Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on May 28, 2026
Average rent in
Bear, DE
Average rent in
Last updated on May 28, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Bear
$1,999/mo
5%vs previous year
The average rent in Bear is $1,999 per month as of May 2026. This is 3% above the national average rent, or $49 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Bear
15
for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Bear rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Bear, DE
Average rent prices in Bear have increased by 12% over the last month and have decreased by 5% 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 $1,722, whereas a house costs $2,300. 1-bedroom apartments in Bear run $1,458 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,731.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,284 | - | - | |
1 bedroom | $1,429 | 3% | 4% | |
2 bedroom | $1,590 | 3% | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $2,208 |  2% | 5% | |
4 bedroom | $2,650 | 10% | - |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Becks Woods | $1,779 | |
Glendale | $1,800 | |
Meridian Crossing | $1,900 | |
Saint Andrews | $1,810 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,722 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,600 | - | No Change | |
Houses | $2,300 | 83% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,284
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,429
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,590
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,208
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
5%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,650
Last 30 days
10%
Becks Woods
Average rent
$1,779
Glendale
Average rent
$1,800
Meridian Crossing
Average rent
$1,900
Saint Andrews
Average rent
$1,810
Apartments
Average rent
$1,722
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$1,600
Houses
Average rent
$2,300
Last 30 days
83%
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
3%higher than the national median
18%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Bear, DE is 25% higher than the median rent in Brookhaven, PA.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$1,600
3%$1,839
3%$2,240
3%$1,587
12%$1,764
11%$1,600
6%$1,650
6%$1,400
$2,100
12%$1,450
2%$1,600
$1,755
1%Discover rentals in Bear, DE
17h ago
900 Woodchuck Pl, Bear, DE 19701
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,463–$4,625
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Bear
525 Blackbird Dr, Bear, DE 19701
3 beds
1.5 baths
$2,100
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Bear
308 Skeet Ave, Bear, DE 19701
3 beds
2 baths
$2,300
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Bear
4 beds
2.5 baths
$3,000
House for rent
1d ago
Meridian Crossing townhouse for rent in Bear
3 beds
4 baths
$3,095
House for rent
1d ago
Meridian Crossing townhouse for rent in Bear
3 beds
4 baths
$3,095
House for rent
17h ago
900 Woodchuck Pl, Bear, DE 19701
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,463–$4,625
Apartment for rent
17h ago
900 Woodchuck Pl, Bear, DE 19701
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,463–$4,625
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Bear
4 beds
2.5 baths
$3,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Bear
525 Blackbird Dr, Bear, DE 19701
3 beds
1.5 baths
$2,100
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Bear
308 Skeet Ave, Bear, DE 19701
3 beds
2 baths
$2,300
House for rent
17h ago
900 Woodchuck Pl, Bear, DE 19701
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,463–$4,625
Apartment 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 $1,999 per month as of May 23, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Bear?
Average rent prices in Bear have increased by 12% over the last month and have decreased by 5% since last year.
How does Bear rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Bear is 3% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $49 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Bear?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Bear are Becks Woods ($1,779/mo), Glendale ($1,800/mo), and Saint Andrews ($1,810/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.
When is the best time of year to rent in Bear?
Bear rentals rarely include utilities as part of the rent package. Only about 0.06% of total listings include utilities, with essentially no coverage across studio, one-bedroom, two-bedroom, or three-bedroom apartments.
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).