Average Rent in Dover, DE

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Current Versus Historical Dover, DE Rents

Dover rentals average $1,350 for a 1-bedroom rental to $2,575 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,950, 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 $0 (0.00%) year-over-year from $2,500 to $2,500. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $233 (20.90%) year-over-year from $1,117 to $1,350. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $62 (4.04%) year-over-year from $1,529 to $1,591. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $50 (2.56%) year-over-year from $1,950 to $2,000. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $230 (-8.93%) year-over-year from $2,580 to $2,350. 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 0.00% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 12.66% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.15% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.83% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 12.42% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jul 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$20.45	$1,350	$1,117 (20.90%)	$990 (36.36%)
2 BR	$18.45	$1,591	$1,529 (4.04%)	$1,458 (9.10%)
3 BR	$16.76	$2,000	$1,950 (2.56%)	$1,767 (13.21%)
4+ BR	$12.48	$2,350	$2,580 (-8.93%)	$2,117 (11.02%)

Historical Rents in Dover, DE

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Top Cities Near Dover

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Top Neighborhoods Near Dover

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Top Counties Near Dover

There are a total of 1 counties located by Dover, DE. One county in the area is Kent, DE. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,000. That's roughly around $17 per sqft. The county that is the most affordable is Kent, DE. Its average rent per month is $2,000. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,000, Kent, DE is the most expensive county by Dover, DE.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Dover, DE is 7.41% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Dover, DE is 2.58% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Kent, DE	N/A	$1,250	$1,550	$2,000

Top Zipcodes Near Dover

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Frequently Asked Questions - Dover Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Dover, DE?

The average monthly rental price for Dover, DE apartments for rent is approximately $1,950. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Dover, DE 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 Dover, DE.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Dover, DE?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,350 and an average price per square feet of $20.45. There are a total of 2 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Dover.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Dover, DE?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,591 and an average price per square feet of $18.45. There are a total of 13 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Dover.

How have rent prices in Dover, DE changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Dover, DE can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.00%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.21%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.04%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.03% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Dover, DE?

A reasonable rent price in Dover, DE is around $1,560/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.