Last updated on October 15, 2026

Average rent in
Bethany Beach, DE

Median rent

Median rent in Bethany Beach

$2,325/mo

increased by11%

vs previous year

The average rent in Bethany Beach is $2,325 per month as of October 2026. This is 22% above the national average rent, or $425 more per month.

$1.37

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Bethany Beach

17

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Bethany Beach rentals at each price point

95%71%48%24%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Bethany Beach, DE

Average rent prices in Bethany Beach have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 11% 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 Bethany Beach, DE

Rent prices in Bethany Beach vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Bethany Beach is $1,990, whereas a house costs $2,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Bethany Beach run $1,120 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,685.

Listings

Studio

$3,400

-

-

1 bedroom

$1,179

-

-

2 bedroom

$1,975

No Change

93%

3 bedroom

$2,300

No Change

96%

4 bedroom

$2,750

1%

30%

Studio

Average rent

$3,400

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,179

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,975

Last year

93%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,300

Last year

96%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,750

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

30%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Bethany Beach, 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 Bethany Beach, DE compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Bethany Beach and Berlin by all bedroom counts and property types.

Bethany Beach

Median rent price$2,325
increased by22%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,200
increased by16%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Bethany Beach, DE is 6% higher than the median rent in Berlin, MD.

Discover rentals in Bethany Beach, DE

22 Errett Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Bethany Beach

Bethany Off Season Rental

22 Errett Rd, Bethany Beach, DE 19930

4 beds

2 baths

$1,850

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.
330 Garfield Pkwy - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Bethany Beach

BETHANY BEACH, DE

330 Garfield Pkwy, Bethany Beach, DE 19930

4 beds

3.5 baths

$2,400

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.
35205 Hassell Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Bethany Beach

Residential Lease, BETHANY BEACH, DE

35205 Hassell Ave, Bethany Beach, DE 19930

5 beds

4 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.

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Frequently asked questions for Bethany Beach, DE

Quick answers to common questions about the Bethany Beach rental market.

How much is rent in Bethany Beach?

The average rent in Bethany Beach is $2,325 per month as of October 10, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Bethany Beach?

Average rent prices in Bethany Beach have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 11% since last year.

How does Bethany Beach rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Bethany Beach is 22% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $425 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Bethany Beach?

To comfortably afford rent in Bethany Beach, you'd need to earn approximately $93,000/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).

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