Apartments For Rent in Elsmere, DE

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Apartments For Rent Near Elsmere, DE

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What Locals Say about Elsmere

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Elsmere blends small-town ease near Wilmington—quick commutes, parks, wallet-friendly living. People like the safety, neighborly vibe, parks and trails, easy highway access, and good schools. They dislike litter and unkept yards, scarce dog greens, and spotty walkability and transit.
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  • Maddie
    "There are trash on the ground, people don’t often pick up their dog poop. Some people do. Most yards aren’t takin care of. "
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  • Maddie
    "I use my car frequently but I do see city/dart buses around. Sometimes there are places that are walkable or use a bike to get to places"
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  • 248v29zygm
    "There are many families, many kids and a nice park with a new playground. There is a school in the area. And many school bus pick up spots."
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  • Trulia User
    "Absolutely charming and fun family feel in this neighborhood. Definitely great for young couples or families starting out. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Cost and family-oriented neighborhood that is very safe and offers a real sense of community. Love UPG!"
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  • Talktosara
    "Quaint metropolitan area surrounding the city of Wilmington. Close to major highways and resources. Quiet enough and close enough without the city riff raft. "
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  • Mr. B. .
    "Great schools, parks and recreational activities for families. Lots of trails for all sorts of activities. Minutes from shopping, dining and all the major highways and cities."
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  • Talktosara
    "Strong sense of encouragement when coming together during trying times. We All look out for one another. I’d love to see a neighborhood associations club or HOA club arise to gather a true sense of pride in our neighborhoods "
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  • Mike M.
    "Commute is easy through this neighborhood. It’s right along a major thoroughfare, Kirkwood Hwy, which connects to just about every major road in the area. "
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  • Charleen D.
    "The schools here are amazing, Red clay school district is definitely worth moving to this area! You will be happy here!"
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  • Predestined67
    "Elsmere is unique as it has its own rules separate from others. It’s extremely safer than neighboring communities. The people are friendly and there are great community activities to participate with."
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  • Nichele L. E.
    "it's been 4 years now,but it's good but I'm moving,but it's good to be around alot of stores and close to my work place."
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  • Shana G.
    "I drive to and from work and everywhere else I need to go. There is public transportation about a 5-10 walk from where I live. "
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  • Auntiej2358
    "I live in this neighborhood and I’ve lived here 36 years. It’s dog friendly and neighbors are nice and we all get along and look out for one another."
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  • Nichele L. E.
    "Yes I lived in my neighborhood for 4 years, and socialize with only 3 people. We mainly stay to ourselves and we love the stores around here."
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  • Jeremy B.
    "Elsmere doesn't have a great reputation, but I honestly love it. Very close to everything amd have had no issues with the neighborhood. pretty quiet and friendly!"
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  • Miller.sr0782
    "I love Elsmere! It’s quiet and most of the people are nice here. The Elsmere church is fabulous and very friendly! I would definitely would want to buy a house around here and stay for awhile. "
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  • Miller.sr0782
    "This place is quiet. People that love her are quite nice and rarely do you hear anything bad happening here that’s drastic! Plus the Elsmere Church is awesome!"
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  • Miller.sr0782
    "Not enough grass area for the dogs to go except in peoples yards. Unless you have to take them to the park which sometimes you have kids there that want to pet the dog and makes it hard for the dog to use the bathroom!"
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  • Joan T.
    "I’ve lived in this neighborhood for 35 years and everything has been good for me and the neighbors I do know. We look out for each other. And it’s a dog community and that’s a plus for me because I’m a dog lover. We get all important notices as to what’s going on in the community."
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  • Trulia User
    "People walk their dogs around here every day. plenty of open spaces to run & take long walks. Also some nearby parks in walking distance."
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  • Lovette J.
    "For the most part, dogs seem pretty friendly and non-aggressive with is reassuring for other dog owners. Also, owners should be more responsible in cleaning up after their pets at all time because kids play in grassy areas."
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  • Ivetty
    "Fire works on 4th of July Junk removal once a year Christmas Parade on Halloween you see a lot of families trick or treating"
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  • Aniicole
    "I love Elsmere have been living here for 15 years now and I am 20 it is an wonderful place to live. "
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  • Melmar0822
    "There are many dogs here. I have one. There is a dog park. Very friendly neighbors. People walk their dogs all of the time. No issues so far. "
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Average Rent Trends in Elsmere, DE

Rent in Elsmere, DE varies by number of bedrooms and home type. Use these charts to quickly see how rent changes.
Average rent increased in May 2026 compared to the previous month. Rent previously peaked in Sep 2025.
MonthAverage rent
Jun 2025$1,489
Jul 2025$1,449
Aug 2025$1,650
Sep 2025$1,975
Oct 2025$1,800
Nov 2025$1,625
Dec 2025$1,775
Jan 2026$1,625
Feb 2026$1,600
Mar 2026$1,508
Apr 2026$1,490
May 2026$1,800
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Average Rent By Bedroom and Home Type

In May 2026, Apartments and Condos were the most affordable home type to rent compared with Townhomes and Houses.
1 bed2 beds3 beds4 bedsAll
All home types$1,200$1,300$1,761$800$1,369
Townhomes—$1,300$1,794—$1,490
Apartments and Condos—$1,300—$800$800
Houses——$2,400$2,300$2,300
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Frequently Asked Questions about Rentals in Elsmere, DE

  • What is the average rent of an apartment in Elsmere, DE?
    The average rent of an apartment in Elsmere, DE is $1,250 per month. This is about 35% lower than the national average.
  • What is the average rent of a house in Elsmere, DE?
    The average rent of a house in Elsmere, DE is $2,300 per month. This is about 19% higher than the national average.
  • What is the average rent of a townhome in Elsmere, DE?
    The average rent of a townhome in Elsmere, DE is $1,490 per month. This is about 23% lower than the national average.
  • When is the average rent cheapest in Elsmere, DE?
    In the last year, the average rent in Elsmere, DE was lowest in May 2025 when it was $1,370 per month.
  • When is the average rent most expensive in Elsmere, DE?
    In the last year, the average rent in Elsmere, DE was highest in Sep 2025 when it was $1,975 per month.
  • How many available rental listings are in Elsmere, DE?
    There are 13 available rental listings in Elsmere, DE.
  • What are some cities near Elsmere, DE?
    Some nearby cities include: Newport, Wilmington, Rockland, Bellefonte, Hockessin. These cities may have more rental options to explore.