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Student Housing in Dover, DE
$1,700+/unit
Fees may applyCannon & Westover Apartment Homes
$1,599+/unit
Fees may applyEagle Meadows
$2,850+/unit
Fees may applyEden Hill Village
$1,397+/unit
Fees may applyLake Club Apartments
$1,370+/unit
Fees may applyMapleton Square Apartment Homes
About Student Housing in Dover
Dover is Delaware's state capital and a mid-sized city along US-13 near the center of the Delmarva Peninsula. The city anchors Kent County and serves as the administrative hub for central Delaware, with Legislative Hall and a cluster of state agencies drawing a steady government workforce. Dover is also home to Dover Air Force Base on the city's eastern edge, a regional hospital, and a retail corridor along Dupont Highway. The pace of life is quieter than Wilmington, and flat terrain makes getting around by car simple. For students at Delaware State University, Dover offers affordable housing, accessible dining along US-13, and easy reach of natural areas including the Delaware Bay and Bombay Hook wildlife refuge to the east.
Best Neighborhoods for Students in Dover
South Campus and Dupont Highway Corridor
The strip of Dupont Highway (US-13) running south from Delaware State University's main entrance is the most practical area for students who want to minimize their commute. Apartment complexes, rental duplexes, and converted houses cluster within a half-mile of campus, and the road is lined with convenience options including grocery stores, fast food, and a pharmacy. Rent runs higher here than further from campus, but the time savings and walkability are significant for students without cars.
Woodcrest and South Dover
The residential streets branching west and south off US-13 in the Woodcrest area offer quieter, lower-density rental options compared to the highway corridor. Single-family rentals and smaller apartment buildings sit on tree-lined streets with minimal through traffic. This area suits students who prefer a calmer environment and are comfortable with a short drive or bike ride to campus, and rents are among the most affordable in the Dover market.