Average Rent in Delaware

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Current Versus Historical Delaware Rents

Delaware rentals average $2,100 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 July 2026, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $531 (45.50%) year-over-year from $1,167 to $1,698. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $173 (13.02%) year-over-year from $1,325 to $1,498. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $83 (-4.81%) year-over-year from $1,733 to $1,650. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $22 (-0.95%) year-over-year from $2,272 to $2,250. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $75 (2.75%) year-over-year from $2,725 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 up by 0.89% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 8.45% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 7.26% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jul 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$17.01	$1,698	$1,167 (45.50%)	$1,679 (1.11%)
1 BR	$20.21	$1,498	$1,325 (13.02%)	$1,267 (18.22%)
2 BR	$19.01	$1,650	$1,733 (-4.81%)	$1,622 (1.75%)
3 BR	$17.41	$2,250	$2,272 (-0.95%)	$2,100 (7.14%)
4+ BR	$14.75	$2,800	$2,725 (2.75%)	$2,700 (3.70%)

Historical Rents in Delaware

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Top Cities Near Delaware

There are a total of 30 cities nearby Delaware. The average rent in Delaware is currently $2,613 per month. A total of 11 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Reading, PA, with an average rent of $1,395, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Delaware is Spring Lake, NJ. Monthly rents here are on average $11,000 per month.

Let's compare Delaware's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Delaware is 51.50% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 17.89% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Delaware are about 44.12% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 27.78% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 30 total cities near Delaware in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Chester, PA	N/A	$1,268	$1,430	$1,425
Wilmington, DE	$1,295	$1,485	$1,648	$1,700
Camden, NJ	$2,400	$1,350	$1,700	$1,700
Philadelphia, PA	$1,395	$1,725	$1,895	$1,800
Dover, DE	N/A	$1,300	$1,600	$1,975
West Chester, PA	$1,363	$1,775	$2,313	$2,250
Phoenixville, PA	$395	$1,975	$2,650	$2,297
Glassboro, NJ	N/A	$1,550	$1,750	$2,575
Toms River, NJ	N/A	$2,199	$2,588	$3,300
Dover Beaches South, NJ	N/A	$2,000	$3,150	$4,000

Top Neighborhoods Near Delaware

There are a total of 99 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 99 total neighborhoods in or near Delaware in the following table.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near Delaware is currently around $3,697 per month. A total of 31 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, Frankford has the most affordable average rent at $1,000 per month. Whereas, at $8,500 average rent per month, Two Bridges 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	$1,200	$1,248	$1,500	$1,585
North Philadelphia East, Philadelphia, PA	$1,300	$1,650	$1,750	$1,795
Northern Liberties - Fishtown, Philadelphia, PA	$1,426	$1,800	$2,383	$2,000
Avenue of the Arts South, Philadelphia, PA	$1,476	$2,010	$3,092	$2,019
Fairmount - Art Museum, Philadelphia, PA	$1,522	$1,997	$2,500	$2,100
Center City East, Philadelphia, PA	$1,413	$2,100	$2,930	$2,245
Center City West, Philadelphia, PA	$1,515	$2,248	$3,295	$2,295
Logan Square, Philadelphia, PA	$1,787	$2,578	$3,820	$2,480
Bedford-Stuyvesant, New York, NY	$3,250	$3,394	$3,790	$3,600
Crown Heights, New York, NY	$3,235	$3,508	$4,216	$3,697
Bushwick, New York, NY	$3,099	$3,483	$3,833	$3,863
Harlem, New York, NY	$3,000	$3,400	$3,855	$3,995
East Harlem, New York, NY	$3,300	$3,529	$3,895	$4,200
Downtown Brooklyn, New York, NY	$3,655	$4,426	$6,401	$4,565
Long Island City, New York, NY	$3,644	$4,607	$6,506	$4,595
Greenpoint, New York, NY	$3,645	$4,503	$6,877	$4,743
Murray Hill, New York, NY	$3,925	$4,953	$7,875	$4,800
Upper East Side, New York, NY	$3,275	$4,473	$6,585	$4,800
Hell's Kitchen, New York, NY	$3,675	$4,400	$6,495	$4,855
Upper West Side, New York, NY	$3,500	$4,750	$6,750	$4,990
Williamsburg, New York, NY	$4,000	$4,684	$5,550	$5,000
Financial District, New York, NY	$4,103	$5,313	$7,195	$5,200
Midtown, New York, NY	$4,000	$5,050	$7,402	$5,400
Midtown East, New York, NY	$3,900	$5,100	$7,245	$5,451
Kips Bay, New York, NY	$4,090	$4,700	$6,494	$5,470
Hudson Yards, New York, NY	$4,225	$5,625	$8,345	$5,650
Greenwich Village, New York, NY	$4,600	$6,080	$8,490	$5,650
West Village, New York, NY	$4,500	$5,800	$7,495	$5,995
East Village, New York, NY	$3,998	$4,295	$6,495	$5,995
Chelsea, New York, NY	$4,487	$6,007	$9,832	$6,035

Top Counties Near Delaware

There are a total of 36 counties located by Delaware. Some of these counties include Chester, PA, Upper Darby, PA, and Cumberland, NJ. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,458. That's roughly around $24 per sqft. A total of 11 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Reading, PA. Its average rent per month is $1,395. Vice versa, with an average rent of $5,490, Manhattan, New York, NY is the most expensive county by Delaware.

Typically, rent for studios in Delaware is 35.12% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Delaware is 17.06% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Delaware is 35.29% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Chester, PA	N/A	$1,268	$1,430	$1,425
Upper Darby, PA	$600	$1,070	$1,400	$1,513
Cumberland, NJ	$1,320	$1,300	$1,625	$1,700
Kent, DE	N/A	$1,350	$1,595	$2,000
Atlantic, NJ	$938	$1,500	$2,200	$2,200
New Castle, DE	$1,898	$1,495	$1,750	$2,200
Camden, NJ	$1,395	$1,500	$2,000	$2,250
Gloucester, NJ	N/A	$1,499	$1,888	$2,275
Sussex, DE	$2,100	$1,525	$1,800	$2,295
Harford, MD	$1,250	$1,500	$2,025	$2,450

Top Zipcodes Near Delaware

There are a total of 50 zipcodes in or near Delaware. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $4,695. 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 $1,455 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $8,398 per month is 10013, New York, NY.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $3,604. 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 $4,498 per month. Or in other words, $86 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $6,245 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	$3,925	$4,995	$7,345	$5,295
10019, New York, NY	$3,854	$4,650	$7,000	$4,995
10003, New York, NY	$4,325	$5,575	$6,700	$5,950
10009, New York, NY	$3,378	$4,495	$6,320	$6,120
19103, Philadelphia, PA	$1,750	$2,400	$3,718	$2,388
10038, New York, NY	$3,995	$5,423	$7,180	$5,483
19104, Philadelphia, PA	$1,305	$1,479	$1,950	$1,675
10025, New York, NY	$3,375	$4,350	$5,495	$4,600
11201, New York, NY	$3,650	$4,500	$6,495	$4,800
11101, New York, NY	$3,703	$4,671	$6,510	$4,607

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 $2,100 and an average price per square feet of $17.01. There are a total of 5 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 $1,495 and an average price per square feet of $20.21. There are a total of 48 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 $1,700 and an average price per square feet of $19.01. There are a total of 146 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 0.46%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.13%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.05%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.01% 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.