Average Rent in Kent, DE

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Current Versus Historical Kent, DE Rents

Kent rentals average $1,325 for a studio rental to $2,500 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,950, or roughly $15 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in October 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $538 (68.25%) year-over-year from $788 to $1,325. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $58 (4.79%) year-over-year from $1,217 to $1,275. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $108 (7.26%) year-over-year from $1,483 to $1,591. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $100 (5.26%) year-over-year from $1,900 to $2,000. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $83 (3.45%) year-over-year from $2,417 to $2,500. 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 8.62% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 6.99% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 6.28% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.84% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.32% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Oct 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$26.67	$1,325	$788 (68.25%)	$1,667 (-20.50%)
1 BR	$19.75	$1,275	$1,217 (4.79%)	$1,083 (17.69%)
2 BR	$16.27	$1,591	$1,483 (7.26%)	$1,315 (20.99%)
3 BR	$15.60	$2,000	$1,900 (5.26%)	$1,792 (11.63%)
4+ BR	$12.66	$2,500	$2,417 (3.45%)	$2,267 (10.29%)

Historical Rents in Kent, DE

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Top Cities Near Kent

There are a total of 5 cities nearby Kent. The average rent in Kent is currently $1,816 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 $1,414, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Kent, DE is Dover, DE. Monthly rents here are on average $1,950 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 0.23% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 13.53% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Kent, DE are about 8.09% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 2.75% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 5 cities near Kent, DE in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Chester, PA	$965	$1,195	$1,429	$1,414
Wilmington, DE	$1,713	$1,448	$1,698	$1,700
Philadelphia, PA	$1,328	$1,700	$1,800	$1,816
Camden, NJ	$2,200	$1,846	$2,100	$1,938
Dover, DE	$1,250	$1,250	$1,591	$1,950

Top Neighborhoods Near Kent

There are a total of 33 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 33 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 $1,967 per month. A total of 16 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only fourteen neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $1,967. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Kent's average rent, which is only $1,950. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Kent, Frankford has the most affordable average rent at $1,200 per month. Whereas, at $2,858 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	$950	$1,100	$1,355	$1,360
Germantown, Philadelphia, PA	$1,150	$1,295	$1,495	$1,395
East Germantown, Philadelphia, PA	$995	$1,273	$1,525	$1,475
Cobbs Creek, Philadelphia, PA	$823	$1,275	$1,375	$1,500
Port Richmond, Philadelphia, PA	$750	$1,300	$1,550	$1,514
Kingsessing, Philadelphia, PA	N/A	$1,000	$1,537	$1,550
Allegheny West, Philadelphia, PA	N/A	$1,573	$2,050	$1,670
Avenue of the Arts North, Philadelphia, PA	$1,468	$1,662	$2,287	$1,682
Spruce Hill, Philadelphia, PA	$1,125	$1,580	$2,023	$1,700
North Philadelphia West, Philadelphia, PA	$950	$1,248	$1,495	$1,720
South Philadelphia West, Philadelphia, PA	$1,575	$1,350	$1,700	$1,750
Kensington, Philadelphia, PA	$1,280	$1,528	$1,898	$1,750
Roxborough, Philadelphia, PA	$1,515	$1,599	$1,900	$1,775
Mantua, Philadelphia, PA	N/A	$1,250	$1,500	$1,798
North Philadelphia East, Philadelphia, PA	$1,300	$1,925	$1,669	$1,800
Northern Liberties - Fishtown, Philadelphia, PA	$1,375	$1,760	$2,365	$1,998
Point Breeze, Philadelphia, PA	$1,256	$1,397	$1,950	$2,000
Manayunk, Philadelphia, PA	$1,240	$1,560	$1,950	$2,000
Bella Vista - Southwark, Philadelphia, PA	$990	$1,575	$2,500	$2,100
Avenue of the Arts South, Philadelphia, PA	$1,350	$2,028	$3,109	$2,101
Center City East, Philadelphia, PA	$1,365	$2,125	$2,920	$2,128
Fairmount - Art Museum, Philadelphia, PA	$1,481	$1,880	$2,495	$2,147
Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA	$1,659	$2,165	$3,542	$2,165
Washington Square West, Philadelphia, PA	$1,545	$1,965	$2,995	$2,173
Queen Village - Pennsport, Philadelphia, PA	$1,550	$1,750	$2,298	$2,200
Center City West, Philadelphia, PA	$1,472	$2,255	$3,405	$2,285
Graduate Hospital, Philadelphia, PA	$1,387	$1,859	$2,475	$2,450
University City, Philadelphia, PA	$1,160	$2,403	$3,226	$2,491
Logan Square, Philadelphia, PA	$1,816	$2,455	$3,908	$2,555
Fitler Square, Philadelphia, PA	$2,117	$2,412	$3,581	$2,858

Top Counties Near Kent

There are a total of 11 counties located by Kent, DE. Some of these counties include Chester, PA, Salem, NJ, and Upper Darby, PA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,300. That's roughly around $19 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 $1,414. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,750, Radnor, PA is the most expensive county by Kent, DE.

Typically, rent for studios in Kent, DE is 0.23% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Kent, DE is 27.02% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Kent, DE is 17.99% 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	$965	$1,195	$1,429	$1,414
Salem, NJ	N/A	$1,200	$1,500	$1,725
Upper Darby, PA	$1,225	$1,298	$1,425	$1,748
New Castle, DE	$1,500	$1,425	$1,795	$2,150
Sussex, DE	$1,675	$1,600	$1,900	$2,300
Camden, NJ	$1,345	$1,650	$2,100	$2,336
Harford, MD	$2,075	$1,620	$1,853	$2,400
Gloucester, NJ	N/A	$2,212	$2,692	$2,574
Lower Merion, PA	$1,450	$1,820	$2,500	$2,575
Radnor, PA	N/A	$2,230	$2,628	$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 $1,798. A total of 17 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 19141, Philadelphia, PA at $1,200 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $2,696 per month is 08053, Burlington County, NJ.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,118. That's at least $27 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Kent, DE is $1,477 per month. Or in other words, $23 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,825 per month. Which comes out to $21 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	$1,721	$2,385	$3,662	$2,548
19104, Philadelphia, PA	$1,114	$1,548	$1,750	$1,695
19130, Philadelphia, PA	$1,473	$1,800	$2,400	$2,060
19123, Philadelphia, PA	$1,450	$1,975	$2,496	$2,200
19146, Philadelphia, PA	$1,352	$1,489	$2,100	$1,995
19107, Philadelphia, PA	$1,303	$2,030	$3,100	$2,058
19121, Philadelphia, PA	$1,100	$1,295	$1,495	$1,795
19147, Philadelphia, PA	$1,545	$1,750	$2,535	$2,150
19122, Philadelphia, PA	$1,312	$1,525	$1,750	$1,750
19106, Philadelphia, PA	$1,797	$2,188	$2,920	$2,328

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 $1,950. 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 $1,325 and an average price per square feet of $26.67. There are a total of 4 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 $1,275 and an average price per square feet of $19.75. 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 $1,571 and an average price per square feet of $16.27. There are a total of 30 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 0.68%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.05%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.07%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.05% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Kent, DE?

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