Average Rent in Dover, DE

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Current Versus Historical Dover, DE Rents

Dover rentals average $1,125 for a 1-bedroom rental to $2,600 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,900, 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 $798 (-30.32%) year-over-year from $2,633 to $1,835. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $225 (25.00%) year-over-year from $900 to $1,125. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $175 (12.96%) year-over-year from $1,350 to $1,525. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $75 (4.35%) year-over-year from $1,725 to $1,800. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $250 (-10.53%) year-over-year from $2,375 to $2,125. 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 0.00% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 2.74% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.57% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.66% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Nov 2024 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$1.58	$1,125	$900 (25.00%)	$895 (25.70%)
2 BR	$1.20	$1,525	$1,350 (12.96%)	$1,117 (36.57%)
3 BR	$1.32	$1,800	$1,725 (4.35%)	$1,525 (18.03%)
4+ BR	$1.34	$2,125	$2,375 (-10.53%)	$1,683 (26.24%)

Historical Rents in Dover, DE

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Top Cities Near Dover

Let's compare Dover, DE's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Top Neighborhoods Near Dover

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Top Counties Near Dover

The average rent for rentals in these counties is $1,963. That's roughly around $1 per sqft. The county that is the most affordable is Kent, DE. It's average rent per month is $1,963. Vice versa, with an average rent of $1,963, Kent, DE is the most expensive county by Dover, DE.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Dover, DE is 6.67% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Dover, DE is 1.61% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the chart below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Kent, DE	N/A	$1,200	$1,525	$1,963

Top Zipcodes Near Dover

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Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Frequently Asked Questions - Dover Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Dover, DE?

The average monthly rental price for Dover, DE apartments for rent is approximately $1,900. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Dover, DE 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 Dover, DE.

How much is a studio apartment in Dover, DE?

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 0 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Dover.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Dover, DE?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,125 and an average price per square feet of $1.58. There are a total of 2 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Dover.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Dover, DE?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,550 and an average price per square feet of $1.20. There are a total of 5 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Dover.

How have rent prices in Dover, DE changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Dover, DE can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.30%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.25%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.13%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.04% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Dover, DE?

A reasonable rent price in Dover, DE is around $1,520/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.