Average Rent in Delaware

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Current Versus Historical Delaware Rents

Delaware rentals average $0 for a studio rental to $2,895 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 January 2025, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $293 (-18.44%) year-over-year from $1,591 to $1,298. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $42 (3.07%) year-over-year from $1,358 to $1,400. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $100 (6.06%) year-over-year from $1,650 to $1,750. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $200 (9.76%) year-over-year from $2,050 to $2,250. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $50 (1.89%) year-over-year from $2,650 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 14.57% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 5.00% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.45% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.05% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.25% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jan 2025 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$1.72	$1,400	$1,358 (3.07%)	$1,153 (21.48%)
2 BR	$1.70	$1,750	$1,650 (6.06%)	$1,217 (43.84%)
3 BR	$1.27	$2,250	$2,050 (9.76%)	$1,767 (27.36%)
4+ BR	$1.13	$2,700	$2,650 (1.89%)	$2,158 (25.10%)

Historical Rents in Delaware

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Top Cities Near Delaware

There are a total of 3 cities nearby Delaware. The average rent in Delaware is currently $1,845 per month. A total of 3 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Allentown, PA, with an average rent of $1,563, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Delaware is Bethlehem, PA. Monthly rents here are on average $1,850 per month.

Let's compare Delaware's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Delaware is inf% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 9.70% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Delaware are about 1.35% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 9.32% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 3 cities near Delaware in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Allentown, PA	$923	$1,113	$1,550	$1,563
Philadelphia, PA	$1,250	$1,745	$1,825	$1,845
Bethlehem, PA	N/A	$1,350	$1,980	$1,850

Top Neighborhoods Near Delaware

There are a total of 13 neighborhoods in or near Delaware. Some of these neighborhoods include North Philadelphia East, Avenue of the Arts South, and Kensington. We've included all of these top 13 neighborhoods in or near Delaware in the following chart.

The average rent for these 13 neighborhoods in or near Delaware is currently around $2,050 per month. A total of 8 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only five neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $2,050. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Delaware, North Philadelphia East has the most affordable average rent at $1,600 per month. Whereas, at $2,470 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
North Philadelphia East, Philadelphia, PA	$1,100	$1,335	$1,700	$1,600
Avenue of the Arts South, Philadelphia, PA	$1,125	$1,665	$2,373	$1,723
Kensington, Philadelphia, PA	$1,092	$1,725	$1,818	$1,725
North Philadelphia West, Philadelphia, PA	$1,000	$1,300	$1,500	$1,800
Point Breeze, Philadelphia, PA	$992	$1,114	$1,670	$1,900
Center City East, Philadelphia, PA	$1,115	$1,800	$2,898	$2,030
Bella Vista - Southwark, Philadelphia, PA	$1,798	$1,495	$1,850	$2,050
Fairmount - Art Museum, Philadelphia, PA	$1,500	$1,575	$2,100	$2,100
Center City West, Philadelphia, PA	$1,474	$2,158	$3,280	$2,165
Northern Liberties - Fishtown, Philadelphia, PA	$1,512	$1,675	$2,375	$2,200
Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA	$1,438	$1,979	$2,835	$2,235
Washington Square West, Philadelphia, PA	$1,785	$2,435	$4,059	$2,420
Logan Square, Philadelphia, PA	$1,898	$2,265	$3,780	$2,470

Top Counties Near Delaware

There are a total of 13 counties located by Delaware. Some of these counties include Allentown, PA, Bethlehem, PA, and Philadelphia, PA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,775. That's roughly around $2 per sqft. A total of 3 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Allentown, PA. It's average rent per month is $1,563. Vice versa, with an average rent of $4,000, Brick, NJ is the most expensive county by Delaware.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Delaware is 21.91% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Delaware is 29.73% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 9 counties in the chart below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Allentown, PA	$923	$1,113	$1,550	$1,563
Bethlehem, PA	N/A	$1,350	$1,980	$1,838
Philadelphia, PA	$1,250	$1,745	$1,825	$1,845
Lower Merion, PA	$1,295	$2,237	$2,400	$2,363
Woodbridge, NJ	N/A	$1,950	$2,500	$2,775
Edison, NJ	N/A	$2,000	$2,500	$2,950
Howell, NJ	N/A	$2,550	$3,400	$3,300
Toms River, NJ	N/A	N/A	$2,650	$3,500
Brick, NJ	N/A	$1,823	$2,298	$4,000

Top Zipcodes Near Delaware

There is one zipcode in or near Delaware. The average rent for this zipcode is $1,950.

The following chart includes the zipcode in or near 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	$2,223	$1,800	$1,950

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 $0 and an average price per square feet of $0.00. There are a total of 1 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 $1.72. There are a total of 19 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 $1,850 and an average price per square feet of $1.70. There are a total of 33 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 -0.18%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.03%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.06%, 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 $1,720/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.