What is the average rent of an apartment in Elsmere, DE?

The average rent of an apartment in Elsmere, DE is $1,564 per month. This is about 20% lower than the national average.

When is the average rent for an apartment cheapest in Elsmere, DE?

In the last year, the average rent in Elsmere, DE was lowest in Dec 2025 when it was $1,166 per month.

In the last year, the average rent in Elsmere, DE was highest in Oct 2025 when it was $1,621 per month.

There are 6 available apartments or condos to rent in Elsmere, DE.

Some nearby cities include: Newport , Wilmington , Rockland , Bellefonte , Hockessin . These cities may have more rental options to explore.

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PET FRIENDLY
$1,400 - $1,500/mo
2 Beds
1 Bath
Maple Walk Apartments | 1355 Maple Ave #8820e4011,
Wilmington, DE 19805
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SPECIAL OFFER
PET FRIENDLY
$1,200 - $1,450/mo
Total price
1-2 Beds
1 Bath
Parklynn Apts | 5 Ruth Rd #8bf8175b5,
Wilmington, DE 19805
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SPECIAL OFFER
$1,320 - $1,525/mo
1-2 Beds
1 Bath
Manchester Arms Apartments | 2700 Boulevard Rd #H-204,
Wilmington, DE 19805
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$1,400/mo
2 Beds
1 Bath
750 sqft
21 Elsmere Blvd #A,
Wilmington, DE 19805
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ROOM FOR RENT
$800/mo
4 Beds
1 Bath
Room for rent
Address Not Disclosed,
Elsmere, DE 19805
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PET FRIENDLY
$2,495/mo
5 Beds
3 Baths
1,400 sqft
412 New Rd #B,
Wilmington, DE 19805
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Apartments For Rent Near 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 for a apartment increased in Jul 2026 compared to the previous month. Rent for apartments peaked in Oct 2025.

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In July 2026, Apartments and Condos were the most affordable home type to rent compared with Townhomes and Houses.

	1 bed	2 beds	3 beds	4 beds	All
All home types	$1,200	$1,500	$2,600	$800	$1,600
Townhomes	—	$1,600	$2,600	—	$1,600
Apartments and Condos	—	$1,700	—	$800	$1,400
Houses	—	—	—	$2,300	$2,300

What is the average rent of an apartment in Elsmere, DE?
The average rent of an apartment in Elsmere, DE is $1,564 per month. This is about 20% lower than the national average.
When is the average rent for an apartment cheapest in Elsmere, DE?
In the last year, the average rent in Elsmere, DE was lowest in Dec 2025 when it was $1,166 per month.
When is the average rent for an apartment most expensive in Elsmere, DE?
In the last year, the average rent in Elsmere, DE was highest in Oct 2025 when it was $1,621 per month.
How many apartments or condos are available to rent in Elsmere, DE?
There are 6 available apartments or condos to rent 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.