Average Rent in Kent, DE

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Current Versus Historical Kent, DE Rents

Kent rentals average $0 for a studio rental to $2,400 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,963, 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 $317 (-19.59%) year-over-year from $1,617 to $1,300. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $217 (22.03%) year-over-year from $983 to $1,200. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $82 (-5.16%) year-over-year from $1,582 to $1,500. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $75 (4.23%) year-over-year from $1,775 to $1,850. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $67 (2.74%) year-over-year from $2,433 to $2,500. 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 4.37% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.00% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 9.42% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 2.20% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 7.91% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Nov 2024 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$1.45	$1,200	$983 (22.03%)	$1,016 (18.13%)
2 BR	$1.18	$1,500	$1,582 (-5.16%)	$1,075 (39.53%)
3 BR	$1.33	$1,850	$1,775 (4.23%)	$1,566 (18.15%)
4+ BR	$1.01	$2,500	$2,433 (2.74%)	$1,683 (48.51%)

Historical Rents in Kent, DE

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Top Cities Near Kent

There are a total of 1 cities nearby Kent. The average rent in Kent is currently $1,600 per month. Only one city nearby has 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 Kent, DE is Wilmington, DE. Monthly rents here are on average $1,600 per month.

Let's compare Kent, DE's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 24.58% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Kent, DE are about 9.84% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 3.80% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 1 cities near Kent, DE in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Wilmington, DE	N/A	$1,495	$1,675	$1,600

Top Neighborhoods Near Kent

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Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Top Counties Near Kent

Some of these counties include New Castle, DE, Camden, NJ, and Sussex, DE. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,225. That's roughly around $2 per sqft. The county that is the most affordable is New Castle, DE. It's average rent per month is $2,000. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,800, Gloucester, NJ is the most expensive county by Kent, DE.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Kent, DE is 24.90% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Kent, DE is 21.31% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the chart below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
New Castle, DE	N/A	$1,498	$1,800	$2,000
Camden, NJ	$1,800	$1,500	$1,900	$2,150
Sussex, DE	N/A	$1,500	$1,900	$2,300
Gloucester, NJ	N/A	$1,425	$1,770	$2,800

Top Zipcodes Near Kent

You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Frequently Asked Questions - Kent Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Kent, DE?

The average monthly rental price for Kent, DE apartments for rent is approximately $1,963. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Kent, 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 Kent, DE.

How much is a studio apartment in Kent, 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 1 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Kent.

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

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,200 and an average price per square feet of $1.45. There are a total of 5 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Kent.

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

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,525 and an average price per square feet of $1.18. There are a total of 14 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Kent.

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

Rent prices for rentals in Kent, DE can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.20%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.22%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.05%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.04% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Kent, DE?

A reasonable rent price in Kent, DE is around $1,570/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.