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Townsend, DE Local Guide

Cheapest Available Townsend Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Townsend, DE is a 2 Beds unit found at The Willows at Cecilton priced from $1,156. 133 S Main St in the Wicksfield neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,200. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Townsend apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Willows at Cecilton2 BEDROOM2BR,1BA$1,156
133 S Main St133-12BR,2BA$1,200
Village of Canterbury Apartment HomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,235

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Townsend, DE and Nearby

As of September 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Townsend area is the $1.30 price per square foot 3BR Town Model at Elkton Terrace in the in the Patriots Glen neighborhood starting from $1,499. The second greatest value Townsend apartment is the 2 BEDROOM Model at The Willows at Cecilton starting at $1,156 with a $1.10 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Townsend apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Elkton Terrace3BR Town3BR,1.5BA$1.30
The Willows at Cecilton2 BEDROOM2BR,1BA$1.10
Sunnyside Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.49
The Reserve at South Ridge Phase l1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.62
Middletown Apartments1 Bedroom/1.5 Bath1BR,1.5BA$1.63
Aspen Run2BD2BR,2BA$1.61
Christiana ReserveLaurel1BR,1BA$1.43
The Reserve at Forest GateChardonnay1BR,1BA$1.64
Greenlawn ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Apartment2BR,2BA$1.63
Village of Canterbury Apartment HomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.72

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Frequently Asked Questions about Townsend

What type of rentals are currently available in Townsend?

There are currently 40 Apartments for Rent in Townsend, DE with pricing that ranges from $896 to $3,370. There are also 38 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Townsend ranging from $1,200 to $3,900.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Townsend?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Townsend ranges from $1,200 to $3,900 with an average monthly rent of $2,167.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Townsend?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Townsend range from $1,590 to $3,370, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,850 to $2,950. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,900.

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