Average Rent in Delaware

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Current Versus Historical Delaware Rents

Delaware rentals average $1,250 for a studio rental to $2,750 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,150, or roughly $1 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in March 2025, median rents have risen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $391 (-25.37%) year-over-year from $1,541 to $1,150. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $107 (7.81%) year-over-year from $1,366 to $1,473. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $58 (3.50%) year-over-year from $1,667 to $1,725. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $142 (6.56%) year-over-year from $2,158 to $2,300. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $125 (4.76%) year-over-year from $2,625 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 down by 12.66% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 7.48% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.99% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.99% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.61% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Mar 2025 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$1.27	$1,150	$1,541 (-25.37%)	$808 (42.27%)
1 BR	$1.79	$1,473	$1,366 (7.81%)	$1,231 (19.63%)
2 BR	$1.60	$1,725	$1,667 (3.50%)	$1,350 (27.78%)
3 BR	$1.35	$2,300	$2,158 (6.56%)	$1,817 (26.61%)
4+ BR	$1.28	$2,750	$2,625 (4.76%)	$2,308 (19.13%)

Historical Rents in Delaware

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Top Cities Near Delaware

There are a total of 5 cities nearby Delaware. The average rent in Delaware is currently $1,850 per month. A total of 4 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Wilmington, DE, with an average rent of $1,650, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Delaware is Phoenixville, PA. Monthly rents here are on average $2,440 per month.

Let's compare Delaware's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Delaware is 27.80% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 1.69% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Delaware are about 8.57% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are on par with the other cities nearby. Want more information? Check out the top 5 cities near Delaware in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Wilmington, DE	$1,175	$1,450	$1,795	$1,650
Philadelphia, PA	$1,300	$1,700	$1,900	$1,805
Allentown, PA	$1,800	$1,200	$1,575	$1,850
Bethlehem, PA	$2,000	$1,300	$1,900	$1,999
Phoenixville, PA	$1,598	$2,041	$2,677	$2,440

Top Neighborhoods Near Delaware

There are a total of 23 neighborhoods in or near Delaware. Some of these neighborhoods include Germantown, Cobbs Creek, and Haddington. We've included all of these top 23 neighborhoods in or near Delaware in the following chart.

The average rent for these 23 neighborhoods in or near Delaware is currently around $1,925 per month. A total of 22 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only a single neighborhood out of these neighborhoods has a higher average rent. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Delaware, Germantown has the most affordable average rent at $1,400 per month. Whereas, at $2,595 average rent per month, Logan Square is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Delaware. View the following chart for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Germantown, Philadelphia, PA	$1,160	$1,360	$1,650	$1,400
Cobbs Creek, Philadelphia, PA	N/A	$1,195	$1,400	$1,400
Haddington, Philadelphia, PA	$900	$900	$1,450	$1,450
Port Richmond, Philadelphia, PA	$1,163	$1,300	$1,400	$1,523
Spruce Hill, Philadelphia, PA	$1,145	$1,325	$2,100	$1,575
North Philadelphia East, Philadelphia, PA	$1,200	$1,486	$1,800	$1,675
North Philadelphia West, Philadelphia, PA	$1,225	$1,475	$1,500	$1,695
Manayunk, Philadelphia, PA	$1,275	$1,473	$1,900	$1,750
Kensington, Philadelphia, PA	$1,200	$1,613	$1,907	$1,753
Bella Vista - Southwark, Philadelphia, PA	$1,095	$1,408	$1,900	$1,874
Northern Liberties - Fishtown, Philadelphia, PA	$1,400	$1,673	$2,450	$1,881
Avenue of the Arts North, Philadelphia, PA	N/A	$1,498	$1,850	$1,925
Point Breeze, Philadelphia, PA	$1,149	$1,425	$1,888	$1,950
Avenue of the Arts South, Philadelphia, PA	$1,163	$1,788	$2,875	$1,950
University City, Philadelphia, PA	$1,284	$2,683	$3,866	$1,984
Fairmount - Art Museum, Philadelphia, PA	$1,500	$1,828	$2,198	$2,007
Washington Square West, Philadelphia, PA	$1,443	$2,035	$3,730	$2,035
Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA	$1,580	$2,081	$3,350	$2,049
Center City West, Philadelphia, PA	$1,538	$2,055	$2,960	$2,055
Center City East, Philadelphia, PA	$1,350	$1,825	$2,555	$2,095
Fitler Square, Philadelphia, PA	$1,760	$2,150	$2,863	$2,101
Graduate Hospital, Philadelphia, PA	$1,388	$1,525	$2,063	$2,113
Logan Square, Philadelphia, PA	$1,761	$2,395	$3,815	$2,595

Top Counties Near Delaware

There are a total of 23 counties located by Delaware. Some of these counties include Wilmington, DE, Philadelphia, PA, and Allentown, PA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,420. That's roughly around $2 per sqft. A total of 4 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Wilmington, DE. It's average rent per month is $1,650. Vice versa, with an average rent of $4,800, Brick, NJ is the most expensive county by Delaware.

Typically, rent for studios in Delaware is 1.00% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Delaware is 33.81% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Delaware is 36.43% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the chart below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Wilmington, DE	$1,175	$1,450	$1,795	$1,650
Philadelphia, PA	$1,300	$1,700	$1,900	$1,805
Allentown, PA	$1,800	$1,200	$1,575	$1,850
Bethlehem, PA	$2,000	$1,300	$1,955	$2,000
Lower Merion, PA	$1,784	$2,209	$2,275	$2,400
Phoenixville, PA	$1,598	$2,041	$2,677	$2,440
Edison, NJ	N/A	$1,950	$2,675	$3,000
Howell, NJ	N/A	$2,550	$3,400	$3,300
Toms River, NJ	N/A	$2,650	$2,854	$3,600
Brick, NJ	N/A	$1,998	$2,500	$4,800

Top Zipcodes Near Delaware

There are a total of 6 zipcodes in or near Delaware. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $1,681. A total of 5 zipcodes have a average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 19144, Philadelphia, PA at $1,425 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $2,440 per month is 19460, Phoenixville, PA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,233. That's at least $2 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Delaware is $1,406 per month. Or in other words, $2 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,749 per month. Which comes out to $2 per sqft. The following chart includes the top 6 zipcodes in Delaware. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
19104, Philadelphia, PA	$1,265	$1,546	$1,850	$1,750
19128, Philadelphia, PA	$2,338	$1,500	$1,800	$1,663
19144, Philadelphia, PA	$1,200	$1,313	$1,450	$1,425
19145, Philadelphia, PA	$1,100	$1,150	$1,698	$1,700
19460, Phoenixville, PA	$1,598	$2,000	$2,677	$2,440
19131, Philadelphia, PA	$913	$1,150	$1,450	$1,450

Frequently Asked Questions - Delaware Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Delaware?

The average monthly rental price for Delaware apartments for rent is approximately $2,150. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Delaware 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 Delaware.

How much is a studio apartment in Delaware?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,250 and an average price per square feet of $1.27. There are a total of 3 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Delaware.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Delaware?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,475 and an average price per square feet of $1.79. There are a total of 41 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Delaware.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Delaware?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,750 and an average price per square feet of $1.60. There are a total of 72 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Delaware.

How have rent prices in Delaware changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Delaware can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.25%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.08%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.03%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.07% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Delaware?

A reasonable rent price in Delaware is around $1,720/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.