Average Rent in Kent, DE

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Current Versus Historical Kent, DE Rents

Kent rentals average $2,150 for a studio rental to $2,700 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,075, or roughly $16 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in June 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $1,094 (103.55%) year-over-year from $1,056 to $2,150. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $50 (4.35%) year-over-year from $1,150 to $1,200. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $154 (10.66%) year-over-year from $1,446 to $1,600. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $17 (0.82%) year-over-year from $2,033 to $2,050. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $33 (1.23%) year-over-year from $2,717 to $2,750. 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 4.03% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.48% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.52% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 5.77% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jun 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	N/A	$2,150	$1,056 (103.55%)	$1,493 (44.05%)
1 BR	$18.84	$1,200	$1,150 (4.35%)	$1,008 (19.01%)
2 BR	$17.76	$1,600	$1,446 (10.66%)	$1,323 (20.98%)
3 BR	$16.76	$2,050	$2,033 (0.82%)	$1,873 (9.43%)
4+ BR	$13.11	$2,750	$2,717 (1.23%)	$2,367 (16.20%)

Historical Rents in Kent, DE

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Top Cities Near Kent

There are a total of 6 cities nearby Kent. The average rent in Kent is currently $1,895 per month. A total of 4 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Chester, PA, with an average rent of $1,302, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Kent, DE is Glassboro, NJ. Monthly rents here are on average $2,700 per month.

Let's compare Kent, DE's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Kent, DE is 34.88% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 10.42% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Kent, DE are about 12.48% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 2.38% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 6 cities near Kent, DE in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Chester, PA	$1,156	$1,275	$1,367	$1,302
Wilmington, DE	$1,500	$1,350	$1,750	$1,750
Philadelphia, PA	$1,450	$1,795	$1,900	$1,840
Dover, DE	N/A	$1,198	$1,591	$1,950
West Chester, PA	$1,350	$1,900	$2,150	$2,200
Glassboro, NJ	$2,650	$1,300	$1,850	$2,700

Top Neighborhoods Near Kent

There are a total of 35 neighborhoods in or near Kent. Some of these neighborhoods include East Germantown, Germantown, and Cobbs Creek. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 35 total neighborhoods in or near Kent, DE in the following table.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near Kent, DE is currently around $1,800 per month. A total of 27 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only three neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $1,800. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than Kent's average rent, which is actually $2,075. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Kent, Germantown has the most affordable average rent at $1,400 per month. Whereas, at $2,700 average rent per month, Fitler Square is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Kent. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
East Germantown, Philadelphia, PA	$1,200	$1,295	$1,500	$1,400
Germantown, Philadelphia, PA	$1,145	$1,315	$1,495	$1,400
Cobbs Creek, Philadelphia, PA	$875	$1,200	$1,400	$1,438
Spruce Hill, Philadelphia, PA	$1,078	$1,375	$1,975	$1,445
Kingsessing, Philadelphia, PA	$888	$1,375	$1,650	$1,547
South Philadelphia West, Philadelphia, PA	$1,200	$1,250	$1,600	$1,550
Port Richmond, Philadelphia, PA	$1,050	$1,400	$1,642	$1,550
West Powelton, Philadelphia, PA	$913	$1,518	$1,500	$1,598
Avenue of the Arts North, Philadelphia, PA	$1,675	$1,725	$2,125	$1,675
Kensington, Philadelphia, PA	$1,169	$1,451	$1,900	$1,713
North Philadelphia West, Philadelphia, PA	$1,331	$1,250	$1,540	$1,750
Roxborough, Philadelphia, PA	$1,335	$1,675	$1,985	$1,750
Point Breeze, Philadelphia, PA	$1,350	$1,435	$1,750	$1,800
North Philadelphia East, Philadelphia, PA	$1,495	$1,695	$1,750	$1,800
Queen Village - Pennsport, Philadelphia, PA	$1,600	$1,698	$2,195	$1,828
Northern Liberties - Fishtown, Philadelphia, PA	$1,475	$1,800	$2,473	$1,950
Avenue of the Arts South, Philadelphia, PA	$1,350	$1,955	$2,973	$1,964
West Mount Airy, Philadelphia, PA	$900	$1,696	$2,154	$2,000
Mantua, Philadelphia, PA	$1,743	$1,350	$1,613	$2,000
Manayunk, Philadelphia, PA	$1,173	$1,500	$1,900	$2,000
Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA	$1,558	$2,031	$3,030	$2,033
Fairmount - Art Museum, Philadelphia, PA	$1,555	$2,034	$2,550	$2,050
Washington Square West, Philadelphia, PA	$1,498	$2,045	$2,585	$2,085
Graduate Hospital, Philadelphia, PA	$1,340	$1,658	$2,425	$2,100
Center City East, Philadelphia, PA	$1,175	$1,950	$2,665	$2,138
Bella Vista - Southwark, Philadelphia, PA	$1,308	$1,695	$2,600	$2,200
Center City West, Philadelphia, PA	$1,575	$2,290	$3,308	$2,305
University City, Philadelphia, PA	$1,274	$2,496	$3,332	$2,346
Logan Square, Philadelphia, PA	$1,771	$2,535	$3,745	$2,536
Fitler Square, Philadelphia, PA	$2,117	$2,617	$3,388	$2,700

Top Counties Near Kent

There are a total of 11 counties located by Kent, DE. Some of these counties include Chester, PA, Upper Darby, PA, and New Castle, DE. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,263. That's roughly around $21 per sqft. A total of 3 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Chester, PA. Its average rent per month is $1,302. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,750, Lower Merion, PA is the most expensive county by Kent, DE.

Typically, rent for studios in Kent, DE is 37.21% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Kent, DE is 26.50% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Kent, DE is 18.75% 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	$1,156	$1,275	$1,367	$1,302
Upper Darby, PA	$950	$1,205	$1,500	$1,563
New Castle, DE	$1,500	$1,400	$1,850	$2,150
West Chester, PA	$1,350	$1,900	$2,150	$2,200
Sussex, DE	$1,250	$1,350	$1,850	$2,263
Harford, MD	$1,250	$1,518	$1,973	$2,300
Gloucester, NJ	$2,650	$1,410	$1,900	$2,313
Radnor, PA	$2,000	$1,895	$2,455	$2,385
Camden, NJ	$1,173	$1,600	$2,050	$2,400
Lower Merion, PA	$1,375	$1,948	$2,500	$2,750

Top Zipcodes Near Kent

There are a total of 26 zipcodes in or near Kent, DE. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $1,797. A total of 19 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 19013, Chester, PA at $1,302 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $2,700 per month is 08028, Glassboro, NJ.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,268. That's at least $28 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Kent, DE is $1,533 per month. Or in other words, $26 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,873 per month. Which comes out to $23 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in Kent, DE. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
19103, Philadelphia, PA	$1,746	$2,402	$3,518	$2,397
19104, Philadelphia, PA	$1,221	$1,450	$1,800	$1,695
19123, Philadelphia, PA	$1,675	$2,100	$2,619	$2,044
19130, Philadelphia, PA	$1,555	$1,904	$2,492	$2,000
19121, Philadelphia, PA	$1,287	$1,220	$1,550	$1,800
19146, Philadelphia, PA	$1,342	$1,600	$2,100	$1,848
19107, Philadelphia, PA	$1,263	$1,990	$2,700	$2,113
19147, Philadelphia, PA	$1,385	$1,800	$2,598	$2,050
19122, Philadelphia, PA	$1,290	$1,466	$1,795	$1,704
19106, Philadelphia, PA	$1,600	$1,953	$2,795	$2,150

Frequently Asked Questions - Kent Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Kent, DE?

The average monthly rental price for Kent, DE apartments for rent is approximately $2,075. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Kent, 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 Kent, DE.

How much is a studio apartment in Kent, DE?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $2,150. There are a total of 2 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Kent.

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

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,200 and an average price per square feet of $18.84. There are a total of 9 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Kent.

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

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,600 and an average price per square feet of $17.76. There are a total of 23 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Kent.

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

Rent prices for rentals in Kent, DE can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 1.04%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.04%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.11%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.01% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Kent, DE?

A reasonable rent price in Kent, DE is around $1,660/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.