Meridian Crossing Apartment Homes
1 Kennedy Cir,
Bear, DE 19701
$1,860 - $3,155 | 1-3 Beds
Bear
Bear, DE
Area Guide
You won’t have to grin and bear this beautiful suburb
Suburban
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Diverse
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Peaceful
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Scenic
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Lush
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Welcoming
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Situated about halfway between Baltimore and Philadelphia, Bear is a tranquil suburb providing residents with a lush reprieve from city life. Bear’s many residential neighborhoods are engulfed in greenery, contributing to the peaceful atmosphere of the area.
Suburban delights abound throughout the town. Pulaski Highway is Bear’s main commercial thoroughfare, lined with a variety of national retailers, diverse restaurants, and specialty grocery stores. Nearby shopping centers offer plenty of everyday conveniences as well, including Fox Run Shopping Center, Governor’s Square Shopping Center, and Christiana Mall.
Locals flock to Glasgow Regional Park, Lums Pond State Park, Fort Delaware State Park, and the Delaware River for a bevy of recreational activities. Numerous Bear residents enjoy short commutes with convenience to Christiana Hospital, the University of Delaware, and I-95.
Rent Trends
As of January 2025, the average apartment rent in Bear, DE is $1,709 for one bedroom, $2,067 for two bedrooms, and $2,479 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Bear has decreased by -1.7% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,709/month
829 Sq Ft
Transportation
41
Car-Dependent
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.
9
Minimal Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
40
Somewhat Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.
Schools
Loss (Olive B.) Elementary School
Public
Grades 1-5
576 Students
9
Wilbur (Kathleen H.) Elementary
Public
Grades K-5
1,044 Students
6
Oberle (William) Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
543 Students
3
School data provided by
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- DuPont Environmental Education Center
- Cooch-Dayett Mills
- Lums Pond State Park
- Iron Hill Museum
- University of Delaware Botanic Gardens
Transit / Subway
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Philadelphia International
