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Latest available · Census ACS 5-Year (2024)

Average Rent in Delaware

$1,401/month 4.5%vs 2023 ($1,341)

State median gross rent by county, city, and ZIP code. Census ACS 5-Year estimates.

Average Rent in Delaware and Neighbouring States

New Jersey: $1,720Pennsylvania: $1,209Delaware: $1,401Maryland: $1,705$1,720$1,209$1,401$1,705

How Delaware Compares to Other States

Median gross rent ranked against all 51 states and DC.

Higher rent than 63% of states · 20th of 51

Cheapest: Arkansas($947)
Priciest: California($2,036)
#StateValue
1California$2,036
2Hawaii$1,971
3District of Columbia$1,954
… 16 more …
20Delaware(you are here)$1,401
… 28 more …
49Arkansas$947
50South Dakota$946
51West Virginia$872

Highest & Lowest Average Rent by County

Counties

CountyMedian Rent
Kent County, Delaware$1,354
New Castle County, Delaware$1,448
Sussex County, Delaware$1,238

Cities & Places

PlaceMedian Rent
Ardentown village, Delaware$1,431
Arden village, Delaware$1,125
Bear CDP, Delaware$1,771
Bellefonte town, Delaware$1,511
Bethany Beach town, Delaware$1,375
Blades town, Delaware$1,012
Bowers town, Delaware$850
Bridgeville town, Delaware$1,140
Brookside CDP, Delaware$1,444
Camden town, Delaware$1,836
Cheswold town, Delaware$880
Claymont CDP, Delaware$1,306
Clayton town, Delaware$1,621
Dagsboro town, Delaware$1,151
Delaware City city, Delaware$1,511
Delmar town, Delaware$906
Dewey Beach town, Delaware$2,536
Dover Base Housing CDP, Delaware$2,139
Dover city, Delaware$1,344
Edgemoor CDP, Delaware$1,438
Ellendale town, Delaware$878
Elsmere town, Delaware$1,339
Felton town, Delaware$848
Fenwick Island town, Delaware$1,438
Frankford town, Delaware$1,072
Frederica town, Delaware$1,203
Georgetown town, Delaware$1,410
Glasgow CDP, Delaware$2,039
Greenville CDP, Delaware$1,620
Greenwood town, Delaware$1,316
Harrington city, Delaware$1,277
Highland Acres CDP, Delaware$1,583
Hockessin CDP, Delaware$3,501
Houston town, Delaware$867
Kent Acres CDP, Delaware$1,574
Kenton town, Delaware$1,452
Laurel town, Delaware$1,056
Leipsic town, Delaware$989
Lewes city, Delaware$381
Little Creek town, Delaware$1,106
Long Neck CDP, Delaware$1,025
Middletown town, Delaware$1,583
Milford city, Delaware$1,260
Millsboro town, Delaware$1,277
Millville town, Delaware$1,750
Milton town, Delaware$1,310
Newark city, Delaware$1,654
New Castle city, Delaware$1,739
Newport town, Delaware$1,188
Ocean View town, Delaware$1,774

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Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Delaware?

In Delaware, median gross rent ranges from $381 to $3,501/month across counties, cities, and ZIP codes, based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). Browse the geographies below to find specific rent data for your area.

What does "median gross rent" mean?

Median gross rent is the midpoint of all rent payments in an area, including rent plus utilities. It gives a more complete picture of housing costs than contract rent alone, since it includes the cost of utilities like electricity, gas, and water.

Where does this rent data come from?

This data comes from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates. The 5-Year estimates combine 60 months of survey data for more reliable figures, especially in smaller geographies.

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