Average Rent in Delaware

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Current Versus Historical Delaware Rents

Delaware rentals average $1,295 for a studio rental to $2,800 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,200, or roughly $17 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in August 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $78 (6.44%) year-over-year from $1,217 to $1,295. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $10 (0.72%) year-over-year from $1,390 to $1,400. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $64 (3.71%) year-over-year from $1,731 to $1,795. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $8 (0.37%) year-over-year from $2,242 to $2,250. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $142 (5.33%) year-over-year from $2,658 to $2,800. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone down by 25.04% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.83% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.67% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.60% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Aug 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$25.20	$1,295	$1,217 (6.44%)	$1,596 (-18.83%)
1 BR	$20.21	$1,400	$1,390 (0.72%)	$1,208 (15.86%)
2 BR	$19.69	$1,795	$1,731 (3.71%)	$1,638 (9.56%)
3 BR	$17.41	$2,250	$2,242 (0.37%)	$2,100 (7.14%)
4+ BR	$14.55	$2,800	$2,658 (5.33%)	$2,625 (6.67%)

Historical Rents in Delaware

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Top Cities Near Delaware

There are a total of 28 cities nearby Delaware. The average rent in Delaware is currently $2,650 per month. A total of 10 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Reading, PA, with an average rent of $1,295, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Delaware is Spring Lake, NJ. Monthly rents here are on average $9,000 per month.

Let's compare Delaware's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Delaware is 6.47% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 31.70% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Delaware are about 26.39% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 32.22% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 28 total cities near Delaware in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Wilmington, DE	$1,173	$1,425	$1,700	$1,750
Camden, NJ	$1,750	$1,500	$1,575	$1,750
Philadelphia, PA	$1,353	$1,700	$1,875	$1,805
Dover, DE	$1,250	$1,075	$1,591	$1,900
Trenton, NJ	$3,550	$1,350	$1,825	$2,000
Phoenixville, PA	$990	$1,970	$2,560	$2,211
West Chester, PA	N/A	$1,800	$2,200	$2,400
Toms River, NJ	N/A	$2,350	$2,600	$3,200
Dover Beaches South, NJ	N/A	$1,900	$2,900	$3,500
Lavallette, NJ	N/A	$1,600	$2,865	$4,200

Top Neighborhoods Near Delaware

There are a total of 98 neighborhoods in or near Delaware. Some of these neighborhoods include North Philadelphia West, North Philadelphia East, and Northern Liberties - Fishtown. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 98 total neighborhoods in or near Delaware in the following table.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near Delaware is currently around $3,803 per month. A total of 30 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Delaware's average rent, which is only $2,200. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Delaware, Tioga - Nicetown has the most affordable average rent at $1,365 per month. Whereas, at $8,093 average rent per month, Tribeca is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Delaware. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
North Philadelphia West, Philadelphia, PA	$1,295	$1,208	$1,500	$1,600
North Philadelphia East, Philadelphia, PA	$1,300	$1,757	$1,650	$1,795
Northern Liberties - Fishtown, Philadelphia, PA	$1,326	$1,780	$2,400	$2,037
Fairmount - Art Museum, Philadelphia, PA	$1,551	$1,905	$2,400	$2,055
Center City East, Philadelphia, PA	$1,368	$2,075	$2,795	$2,102
Avenue of the Arts South, Philadelphia, PA	$1,288	$2,064	$2,883	$2,104
Center City West, Philadelphia, PA	$1,690	$2,301	$3,440	$2,325
Logan Square, Philadelphia, PA	$1,847	$2,545	$3,948	$2,545
Bedford-Stuyvesant, New York, NY	$3,250	$3,498	$4,195	$3,800
Crown Heights, New York, NY	$3,100	$3,425	$4,552	$3,800
Bushwick, New York, NY	$3,369	$3,300	$3,895	$3,949
Harlem, New York, NY	$2,899	$3,400	$3,995	$3,995
East Harlem, New York, NY	$3,363	$3,599	$3,695	$4,000
Downtown Brooklyn, New York, NY	$3,595	$4,390	$6,413	$4,426
Long Island City, New York, NY	$3,694	$4,530	$6,725	$4,536
Greenpoint, New York, NY	$3,630	$4,600	$6,886	$4,650
Murray Hill, New York, NY	$4,050	$5,000	$7,913	$4,800
Hell's Kitchen, New York, NY	$3,750	$4,548	$6,373	$4,950
Upper East Side, New York, NY	$3,300	$4,450	$7,820	$4,995
Midtown, New York, NY	$3,898	$4,900	$7,898	$5,000
Williamsburg, New York, NY	$4,141	$5,020	$5,750	$5,068
Financial District, New York, NY	$4,150	$5,350	$7,150	$5,140
Upper West Side, New York, NY	$3,600	$4,895	$7,581	$5,295
Midtown East, New York, NY	$4,100	$5,300	$7,400	$5,300
Kips Bay, New York, NY	$3,956	$4,590	$5,995	$5,495
East Village, New York, NY	$4,100	$4,295	$6,200	$5,500
Hudson Yards, New York, NY	$4,375	$5,495	$8,350	$5,530
West Village, New York, NY	$4,800	$5,890	$7,000	$6,000
Chelsea, New York, NY	$4,550	$6,000	$9,390	$6,000
Greenwich Village, New York, NY	$4,850	$6,800	$8,255	$6,500

Top Counties Near Delaware

There are a total of 33 counties located by Delaware. Some of these counties include Upper Darby, PA, Kent, DE, and Cumberland, NJ. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,400. That's roughly around $23 per sqft. A total of 10 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Reading, PA. Its average rent per month is $1,295. Vice versa, with an average rent of $5,395, Manhattan, New York, NY is the most expensive county by Delaware.

Typically, rent for studios in Delaware is 4.44% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Delaware is 21.43% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Delaware is 22.56% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Upper Darby, PA	$1,225	$1,300	$1,448	$1,625
Kent, DE	$1,725	$1,200	$1,488	$1,950
Cumberland, NJ	N/A	$1,238	$1,530	$1,995
Atlantic, NJ	$975	$1,400	$1,975	$2,000
New Castle, DE	$1,273	$1,425	$1,795	$2,200
Camden, NJ	$1,395	$1,545	$2,000	$2,300
Sussex, DE	$2,100	$1,550	$1,850	$2,350
Gloucester, NJ	N/A	$1,500	$1,975	$2,350
Harford, MD	$1,250	$1,695	$1,877	$2,375
Burlington, NJ	$1,400	$1,600	$2,200	$2,600

Top Zipcodes Near Delaware

There are a total of 50 zipcodes in or near Delaware. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $4,698. A total of 11 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 19144, Philadelphia, PA at $1,495 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $8,195 per month is 10013, New York, NY.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $3,603. That's at least $90 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Delaware is $4,448 per month. Or in other words, $86 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $6,395 per month. Which comes out to $82 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in Delaware. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
10016, New York, NY	$4,050	$5,000	$6,737	$5,413
10019, New York, NY	$3,850	$4,670	$7,200	$4,950
10003, New York, NY	$4,325	$5,525	$6,995	$5,850
10009, New York, NY	$3,495	$4,395	$5,995	$5,625
19103, Philadelphia, PA	$1,791	$2,420	$3,818	$2,455
10038, New York, NY	$3,968	$5,530	$6,995	$5,400
19104, Philadelphia, PA	$1,234	$1,447	$1,821	$1,675
10025, New York, NY	$3,500	$4,343	$5,125	$4,822
11201, New York, NY	$3,650	$4,400	$6,495	$4,727
11101, New York, NY	$3,745	$4,598	$6,688	$4,643

Frequently Asked Questions - Delaware Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Delaware?

The average monthly rental price for Delaware apartments for rent is approximately $2,200. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Delaware rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Delaware.

How much is a studio apartment in Delaware?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,295 and an average price per square feet of $25.20. There are a total of 11 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Delaware.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Delaware?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,400 and an average price per square feet of $20.21. There are a total of 62 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Delaware.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Delaware?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,795 and an average price per square feet of $19.69. There are a total of 167 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Delaware.

How have rent prices in Delaware changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Delaware can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.06%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.01%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.04%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.00% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Delaware?

A reasonable rent price in Delaware is around $1,760/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.