Average Rent in Delaware

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Current Versus Historical Delaware Rents

Delaware rentals average $1,250 for a studio rental to $2,700 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,100, or roughly $1 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in February 2025, median rents have risen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $333 (-22.06%) year-over-year from $1,508 to $1,175. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $88 (6.22%) year-over-year from $1,408 to $1,495. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $83 (5.00%) year-over-year from $1,667 to $1,750. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $198 (9.52%) year-over-year from $2,075 to $2,273. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $17 (0.62%) year-over-year from $2,683 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 17.54% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 9.52% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.04% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.66% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.53% this month.
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Price / Sqft
Feb 2025 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio $2.86 $1,175 $1,508 (-22.06%) $792 (48.42%)
1 BR $1.67 $1,495 $1,408 (6.22%) $1,218 (22.79%)
2 BR $1.58 $1,750 $1,667 (5.00%) $1,317 (32.91%)
3 BR $1.36 $2,273 $2,075 (9.52%) $1,833 (23.95%)
4+ BR $1.28 $2,700 $2,683 (0.62%) $2,325 (16.13%)

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 $1,800 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 $1,600, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Delaware is Phoenixville, PA. Monthly rents here are on average $2,171 per month.

Let's compare Delaware's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Delaware is on par with the other cities nearby. One bedrooms are equivalent to other nearby cities' one bedroom rents. Two bedrooms in Delaware are about 14.29% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 8.50% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 5 cities near Delaware in the following chart.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Wilmington, DE $1,250 $1,450 $2,025 $1,600
Allentown, PA $885 $1,095 $1,563 $1,600
Philadelphia, PA $1,290 $1,695 $1,850 $1,800
Bethlehem, PA $1,625 $1,300 $2,000 $1,998
Phoenixville, PA N/A $1,981 $2,238 $2,171

Top Neighborhoods Near Delaware

There are a total of 17 neighborhoods in or near Delaware. Some of these neighborhoods include Cobbs Creek, Germantown, and North Philadelphia East. We've included all of these top 17 neighborhoods in or near Delaware in the following chart.

The average rent for these 17 neighborhoods in or near Delaware is currently around $1,850 per month. A total of 15 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only two neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $1,850. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Delaware, Cobbs Creek has the most affordable average rent at $1,400 per month. Whereas, at $3,323 average rent per month, University City is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Delaware. View the following chart for more information.
Neighborhood Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Cobbs Creek, Philadelphia, PA N/A $1,100 $1,400 $1,400
Germantown, Philadelphia, PA $1,210 $1,450 $1,877 $1,498
North Philadelphia East, Philadelphia, PA $1,250 $1,495 $1,700 $1,685
Manayunk, Philadelphia, PA $1,400 $1,500 $1,650 $1,685
North Philadelphia West, Philadelphia, PA $1,285 $1,275 $1,600 $1,700
East Germantown, Philadelphia, PA N/A $1,790 $1,375 $1,750
Kensington, Philadelphia, PA $1,205 $1,450 $1,798 $1,763
Washington Square West, Philadelphia, PA $1,425 $1,600 $1,885 $1,775
Point Breeze, Philadelphia, PA $1,122 $1,450 $1,825 $1,850
Bella Vista - Southwark, Philadelphia, PA $1,000 $1,500 $1,900 $1,850
Northern Liberties - Fishtown, Philadelphia, PA $1,395 $1,723 $2,550 $1,900
Center City West, Philadelphia, PA $1,525 $1,969 $2,880 $1,938
Fairmount - Art Museum, Philadelphia, PA $1,525 $1,818 $2,100 $2,000
Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA $1,625 $1,895 $2,795 $2,051
Center City East, Philadelphia, PA $1,220 $2,018 $2,623 $2,090
Logan Square, Philadelphia, PA $1,827 $2,325 $3,930 $2,535
University City, Philadelphia, PA $1,281 $3,386 $3,950 $3,323

Top Counties Near Delaware

There are a total of 17 counties located by Delaware. Some of these counties include Wilmington, DE, Allentown, PA, and Philadelphia, PA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,171. That's roughly around $2 per sqft. A total of 5 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Allentown, PA. It's average rent per month is $1,600. Vice versa, with an average rent of $4,250, Brick, NJ is the most expensive county by Delaware.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Delaware is 22.41% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Delaware is 27.86% 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 $1,250 $1,450 $2,025 $1,600
Allentown, PA $885 $1,095 $1,563 $1,600
Philadelphia, PA $1,290 $1,695 $1,850 $1,800
Bethlehem, PA $1,625 $1,300 $2,000 $1,873
Radnor, PA N/A $1,775 $2,185 $2,023
Phoenixville, PA N/A $1,981 $2,238 $2,171
Lower Merion, PA $1,766 $1,985 $2,425 $2,388
Edison, NJ N/A $2,000 $2,550 $2,925
Toms River, NJ N/A N/A $2,750 $3,500
Brick, NJ N/A $1,998 $2,300 $4,250

Top Zipcodes Near Delaware

There are a total of 5 zipcodes in or near Delaware. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $1,720. A total of 4 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 $1,541 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $2,170 per month is 19460, Phoenixville, PA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,184. 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 $1,550 per month. Or in other words, $2 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,673 per month. Which comes out to $2 per sqft. The following chart includes the top 5 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 $1,184 $2,240 $1,650 $1,720
19128, Philadelphia, PA $1,425 $1,550 $1,650 $1,663
19144, Philadelphia, PA $1,200 $1,513 $1,700 $1,541
19145, Philadelphia, PA N/A $1,288 $1,673 $1,750
19460, Phoenixville, PA N/A $1,975 $2,195 $2,170

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 $2,100. 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 $2.86. 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 $1,450 and an average price per square feet of $1.67. There are a total of 53 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 $1.58. There are a total of 69 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 -0.22%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.06%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.05%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.10% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in Delaware?
A reasonable rent price in Delaware is around $1,680/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.
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