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Current Versus Historical Delaware Rents

Delaware rentals average $1,300 for a studio rental to $2,698 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,099, or roughly $1 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in November 2024, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $299 (-18.71%) year-over-year from $1,599 to $1,300. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $158 (12.26%) year-over-year from $1,292 to $1,450. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $167 (10.20%) year-over-year from $1,633 to $1,800. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $167 (8.20%) year-over-year from $2,033 to $2,200. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $67 (2.53%) year-over-year from $2,633 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 up by 11.03% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 10.49% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 7.46% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.33% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.26% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Nov 2024 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$3.60	$1,300	$1,599 (-18.71%)	$800 (62.50%)
1 BR	$1.66	$1,450	$1,292 (12.26%)	$1,065 (36.15%)
2 BR	$1.57	$1,800	$1,633 (10.20%)	$1,207 (49.15%)
3 BR	$1.35	$2,200	$2,033 (8.20%)	$1,682 (30.82%)
4+ BR	$1.18	$2,700	$2,633 (2.53%)	$2,058 (31.17%)

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 Allentown, PA, with an average rent of $1,500, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Delaware is Phoenixville, PA. Monthly rents here are on average $2,190 per month.

Let's compare Delaware's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Delaware is 18.81% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are equivalent to other nearby cities' one bedroom rents. Two bedrooms in Delaware are on par with the other cities nearby. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 9.32% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 5 cities near Delaware in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Allentown, PA	$1,650	$1,175	$1,495	$1,500
Wilmington, DE	N/A	$1,495	$1,675	$1,600
Philadelphia, PA	$1,238	$1,691	$1,800	$1,800
Bethlehem, PA	$1,545	$1,475	$1,888	$1,800
Phoenixville, PA	$1,898	$1,975	$2,390	$2,190

Top Neighborhoods Near Delaware

There are a total of 25 neighborhoods in or near Delaware. Some of these neighborhoods include Cobbs Creek, Kingsessing, and Germantown. We've included all of these top 25 neighborhoods in or near Delaware in the following chart.

The average rent for these 25 neighborhoods in or near Delaware is currently around $1,850 per month. A total of 23 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 $1,351 per month. Whereas, at $2,395 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
Cobbs Creek, Philadelphia, PA	N/A	$1,185	$1,300	$1,351
Kingsessing, Philadelphia, PA	N/A	$1,213	$1,450	$1,413
Germantown, Philadelphia, PA	$985	$1,225	$1,700	$1,450
Roxborough, Philadelphia, PA	N/A	$1,545	$1,632	$1,585
Port Richmond, Philadelphia, PA	$1,500	$1,290	$1,499	$1,600
North Philadelphia West, Philadelphia, PA	$850	$1,320	$1,475	$1,650
North Philadelphia East, Philadelphia, PA	$1,264	$1,372	$1,700	$1,675
South Philadelphia West, Philadelphia, PA	$1,125	$1,195	$1,550	$1,680
Spruce Hill, Philadelphia, PA	$1,195	$1,575	$2,000	$1,700
Kensington, Philadelphia, PA	$950	$1,545	$1,800	$1,750
East Germantown, Philadelphia, PA	$875	$1,825	$1,450	$1,785
Avenue of the Arts South, Philadelphia, PA	$1,100	$1,750	$2,915	$1,825
Queen Village - Pennsport, Philadelphia, PA	$988	$1,500	$1,895	$1,850
Point Breeze, Philadelphia, PA	$1,092	$1,281	$1,750	$1,850
Manayunk, Philadelphia, PA	$1,149	$1,495	$1,833	$1,875
Fairmount - Art Museum, Philadelphia, PA	$1,395	$1,525	$1,982	$1,917
Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA	$1,463	$1,922	$2,778	$1,932
Center City West, Philadelphia, PA	$1,382	$1,973	$3,000	$1,973
Avenue of the Arts North, Philadelphia, PA	N/A	$1,413	$1,600	$1,975
Bella Vista - Southwark, Philadelphia, PA	$1,395	$1,498	$1,895	$1,995
Washington Square West, Philadelphia, PA	$1,750	$1,898	$2,495	$2,078
Graduate Hospital, Philadelphia, PA	$1,246	$1,450	$2,150	$2,095
Center City East, Philadelphia, PA	$1,235	$1,895	$2,655	$2,098
Northern Liberties - Fishtown, Philadelphia, PA	$1,500	$1,750	$2,338	$2,150
Logan Square, Philadelphia, PA	$1,795	$2,275	$3,745	$2,395

Top Counties Near Delaware

There are a total of 25 counties located by Delaware. Some of these counties include Wilmington, DE, Philadelphia, PA, and Dover, DE. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,300. 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 $1,500. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,450, Brick, NJ is the most expensive county by Delaware.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Delaware is 13.11% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Delaware is 22.22% 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	N/A	$1,495	$1,675	$1,600
Philadelphia, PA	$1,238	$1,691	$1,800	$1,800
Dover, DE	N/A	$1,200	$1,550	$1,950
Phoenixville, PA	$1,898	$1,975	$2,390	$2,190
Lewes, DE	N/A	N/A	$1,900	$2,300
Radnor, PA	N/A	$1,708	$2,300	$2,360
Lower Merion, PA	$1,350	$1,850	$2,380	$2,380
Toms River, NJ	N/A	N/A	$2,510	$3,275
Howell, NJ	N/A	$2,550	$3,400	$3,300
Brick, NJ	N/A	$1,800	$2,200	$3,450

Top Zipcodes Near Delaware

There are a total of 6 zipcodes in or near Delaware. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $1,650. 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 19131, Philadelphia, PA at $1,485 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $2,190 per month is 19460, Phoenixville, PA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,160. That's at least $3 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Delaware is $1,394 per month. Or in other words, $2 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,639 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	$1,195	$1,463	$1,735	$1,700
19128, Philadelphia, PA	$1,325	$1,487	$1,650	$1,600
19144, Philadelphia, PA	$975	$1,325	$1,628	$1,531
19145, Philadelphia, PA	$1,125	$1,195	$1,573	$1,700
19460, Phoenixville, PA	$1,898	$1,956	$2,300	$2,190
19131, Philadelphia, PA	N/A	$1,075	$1,395	$1,485

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 $2,099. 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 $1,300 and an average price per square feet of $3.60. 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 $1,495 and an average price per square feet of $1.66. There are a total of 40 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 $1,800 and an average price per square feet of $1.57. There are a total of 107 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 -0.19%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.12%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.10%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.08% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Delaware?

A reasonable rent price in Delaware is around $1,679/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.