Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 12, 2026
Average rent in
Bear, DE
Average rent in
Last updated on October 12, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Bear
$2,000/mo
1%vs previous year
The average rent in Bear is $2,000 per month as of October 2026. This is 5% above the national average rent, or $100 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Bear
16
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Bear rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Bear, DE
Average rent prices in Bear have decreased by 8% over the last month and have increased by 1% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Bear, DE
Rent prices in Bear vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Bear is $1,929, whereas a house costs $2,450. 1-bedroom apartments in Bear run $1,499 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,725.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,269 | - |  4% | |
1 bedroom | $1,494 | No Change | 7% | |
2 bedroom | $1,780 | 1% | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $2,250 | 4% | 3% | |
4 bedroom | $3,000 | 22% | 14% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Becks Woods | $2,250 | |
Glendale | $2,049 | |
Meridian Crossing | $1,745 | |
Saint Andrews | $1,950 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,929 | 3% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,775 | - | No Change | |
Houses | $2,450 | 13% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,127 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,269
Last year
4%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,494
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
7%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,780
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,250
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,000
Last 30 days
22%
Last year
14%
Becks Woods
Average rent
$2,250
Glendale
Average rent
$2,049
Meridian Crossing
Average rent
$1,745
Saint Andrews
Average rent
$1,950
Apartments
Average rent
$1,929
Last 30 days
3%
Condos
Average rent
$1,775
Houses
Average rent
$2,450
Last 30 days
13%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,127
The table above reflects average rent prices in Bear, DE, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Bear, DE compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Bear and Brookhaven by all bedroom counts and property types.
Bear
5%higher than the national median
8%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Bear, DE is 14% higher than the median rent in Brookhaven, PA.
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2%$1,765
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7%$1,550
5%$1,700
54%$1,750
3%Discover rentals in Bear, DE
1d ago
House for rent in Bear
738 Fox Chase Cir #NA, Bear, DE 19701
4 beds
2.5 baths
$1,400
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Oct 10
5d+ ago
House for rent in Bear
3 beds
2 baths
$1,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Bear
443 Ranee Loop #0069, Bear, DE 19701
2 beds
2 baths
$1,600
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Bear
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$6,080
Price dropped $904Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
2d ago
900 Woodchuck Pl, Bear, DE 19701
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,560–$3,675
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
1d ago
House for rent in Bear
738 Fox Chase Cir #NA, Bear, DE 19701
4 beds
2.5 baths
$1,400
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Oct 10
2d ago
900 Woodchuck Pl, Bear, DE 19701
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,560–$3,675
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Bear
3 beds
2 baths
$1,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
Becks Woods townhouse for rent in Bear
125 Lake Arrowhead Cir, Bear, DE 19701
4 beds
2 baths
$2,700
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Bear
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
2d ago
900 Woodchuck Pl, Bear, DE 19701
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,560–$3,675
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$6,080
Price dropped $904Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$6,080
Price dropped $904Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Bear
3 beds
2 baths
$1,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Bear, DE
Quick answers to common questions about the Bear rental market.
How much is rent in Bear?
The average rent in Bear is $2,000 per month as of October 10, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Bear?
Average rent prices in Bear have decreased by 8% over the last month and have increased by 1% since last year.
How does Bear rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Bear is 5% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $100 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Bear?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Bear are Meridian Crossing ($1,745/mo), Saint Andrews ($1,950/mo), and Glendale ($2,049/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Bear?
To comfortably afford rent in Bear, you'd need to earn approximately $80,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).