Average Rent in Kent, DE

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Current Versus Historical Kent, DE Rents

Kent rentals average $1,400 for a studio rental to $2,600 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,925, or roughly $16 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in September 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $538 (62.32%) year-over-year from $863 to $1,400. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $29 (2.41%) year-over-year from $1,208 to $1,238. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $50 (3.39%) year-over-year from $1,475 to $1,525. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $67 (3.45%) year-over-year from $1,933 to $2,000. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $250 (10.20%) year-over-year from $2,450 to $2,700. 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 12.95% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.67% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.23% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.84% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.18% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Sep 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	N/A	$1,400	$863 (62.32%)	$1,716 (-18.41%)
1 BR	$17.31	$1,238	$1,208 (2.41%)	$1,020 (21.32%)
2 BR	$16.20	$1,525	$1,475 (3.39%)	$1,367 (11.59%)
3 BR	$16.96	$2,000	$1,933 (3.45%)	$1,792 (11.63%)
4+ BR	$13.19	$2,700	$2,450 (10.20%)	$2,228 (21.17%)

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 $1,785 per month. A total of 5 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Chester, PA, with an average rent of $1,378, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Kent, DE is West Chester, PA. Monthly rents here are on average $2,250 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 13.48% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 16.04% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Kent, DE are about 12.61% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 0.62% 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	$875	$1,243	$1,447	$1,378
Camden, NJ	$1,500	$1,300	$1,650	$1,750
Wilmington, DE	$1,173	$1,485	$1,700	$1,769
Philadelphia, PA	$1,353	$1,696	$1,850	$1,800
Dover, DE	$1,250	$1,200	$1,591	$1,850
West Chester, PA	N/A	$1,745	$2,200	$2,250

Top Neighborhoods Near Kent

There are a total of 32 neighborhoods in or near Kent. Some of these neighborhoods include Logan - Ogontz - Fern Rock, Germantown, and East Germantown. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 32 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 $1,798 per month. A total of 18 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only twelve neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $1,798. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than Kent's average rent, which is actually $1,925. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Kent, Tioga - Nicetown has the most affordable average rent at $1,325 per month. Whereas, at $2,795 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
Logan - Ogontz - Fern Rock, Philadelphia, PA	N/A	$1,075	$1,355	$1,400
Germantown, Philadelphia, PA	$1,200	$1,393	$1,723	$1,425
East Germantown, Philadelphia, PA	$1,300	$1,295	$1,500	$1,485
Cobbs Creek, Philadelphia, PA	$825	$1,238	$1,300	$1,485
Spruce Hill, Philadelphia, PA	$1,138	$1,465	$1,823	$1,498
University City, Philadelphia, PA	$1,259	$2,414	$3,177	$1,527
Port Richmond, Philadelphia, PA	$873	$1,350	$1,550	$1,528
North Philadelphia West, Philadelphia, PA	$1,295	$1,223	$1,450	$1,600
Kingsessing, Philadelphia, PA	$900	$1,100	$1,660	$1,600
Allegheny West, Philadelphia, PA	N/A	$1,578	$2,038	$1,670
Avenue of the Arts North, Philadelphia, PA	$1,675	$1,650	$2,240	$1,675
South Philadelphia West, Philadelphia, PA	$1,338	$1,325	$1,900	$1,750
Kensington, Philadelphia, PA	$1,169	$1,528	$1,963	$1,750
North Philadelphia East, Philadelphia, PA	$1,300	$1,800	$1,650	$1,795
Mantua, Philadelphia, PA	$1,023	$1,373	$1,585	$1,800
Roxborough, Philadelphia, PA	$1,700	$1,599	$1,900	$1,823
Point Breeze, Philadelphia, PA	$1,222	$1,368	$1,850	$1,968
Northern Liberties - Fishtown, Philadelphia, PA	$1,431	$1,750	$2,400	$2,013
Washington Square West, Philadelphia, PA	$1,598	$1,898	$2,799	$2,018
Avenue of the Arts South, Philadelphia, PA	$1,620	$2,022	$2,986	$2,057
Center City East, Philadelphia, PA	$1,340	$2,057	$2,713	$2,088
Fairmount - Art Museum, Philadelphia, PA	$1,534	$1,885	$2,495	$2,100
Manayunk, Philadelphia, PA	$1,425	$1,575	$2,000	$2,100
Queen Village - Pennsport, Philadelphia, PA	$1,725	$1,875	$2,353	$2,200
Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA	$1,705	$2,177	$3,290	$2,214
Graduate Hospital, Philadelphia, PA	$1,350	$1,637	$2,500	$2,295
Center City West, Philadelphia, PA	$1,545	$2,285	$3,705	$2,345
Bella Vista - Southwark, Philadelphia, PA	$1,485	$1,595	$2,400	$2,365
Logan Square, Philadelphia, PA	$1,922	$2,495	$3,945	$2,545
Fitler Square, Philadelphia, PA	$1,429	$2,636	$3,500	$2,795

Top Counties Near Kent

There are a total of 12 counties located by Kent, DE. Some of these counties include Chester, PA, Upper Darby, PA, and Cumberland, NJ. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,245. That's roughly around $20 per sqft. A total of 4 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Chester, PA. Its average rent per month is $1,378. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,895, Radnor, PA is the most expensive county by Kent, DE.

Typically, rent for studios in Kent, DE is 11.61% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Kent, DE is 31.88% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Kent, DE is 24.42% 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	$875	$1,243	$1,447	$1,378
Upper Darby, PA	$1,225	$1,325	$1,400	$1,550
Cumberland, NJ	N/A	$1,313	$1,600	$1,757
New Castle, DE	$1,250	$1,438	$1,795	$2,200
Camden, NJ	$1,250	$1,500	$2,000	$2,240
West Chester, PA	N/A	$1,745	$2,200	$2,250
Gloucester, NJ	N/A	$1,500	$2,000	$2,300
Harford, MD	$2,075	$1,770	$1,852	$2,300
Sussex, DE	$2,100	$1,765	$1,800	$2,350
Radnor, PA	N/A	$2,310	$2,645	$2,895

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 $1,769. A total of 16 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 19124, Philadelphia, PA at $1,200 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $2,800 per month is 08053, Burlington County, NJ.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,220. That's at least $33 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Kent, DE is $1,530 per month. Or in other words, $26 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,906 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	$1,817	$2,410	$3,750	$2,540
19104, Philadelphia, PA	$1,224	$1,400	$1,795	$1,650
19130, Philadelphia, PA	$1,501	$1,840	$2,400	$2,000
19123, Philadelphia, PA	$1,581	$1,917	$2,400	$2,100
19146, Philadelphia, PA	$1,296	$1,531	$2,100	$1,975
19107, Philadelphia, PA	$1,300	$1,978	$2,900	$2,060
19121, Philadelphia, PA	$1,295	$1,260	$1,498	$1,650
19147, Philadelphia, PA	$1,519	$1,713	$2,439	$2,100
19122, Philadelphia, PA	$1,431	$1,523	$1,900	$1,892
19106, Philadelphia, PA	$1,710	$2,050	$2,705	$2,240

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 $1,925. 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 $1,400. There are a total of 3 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 $17.31. There are a total of 11 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 $1,488 and an average price per square feet of $16.20. There are a total of 32 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 0.62%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.02%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.03%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.03% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Kent, DE?

A reasonable rent price in Kent, DE is around $1,540/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.