Last updated on May 25, 2026

Average rent in
Brookside, DE

Median rent

Median rent in Brookside

$2,500/mo

increased by65%

vs previous year

The average rent in Brookside is $2,500 per month as of May 2026. This is 28% above the national average rent, or $550 more per month.

$2.61

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Brookside

12

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Brookside rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Brookside, DE, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Brookside, DE

Average rent prices in Brookside have decreased by 8% over the last month and have increased by 65% 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 Brookside, DE

Rent prices in Brookside vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Brookside is $1,479, whereas a house costs $2,400. 1-bedroom apartments in Brookside run $1,375 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,494.

Listings

Studio

$1,284

No Change

3%

1 bedroom

$1,475

1%

No Change

2 bedroom

$1,850

1%

24%

3 bedroom

$1,999

4%

2%

4 bedroom

$3,500

No Change

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,284

Last year

3%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,475

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

No Change

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,850

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

24%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,999

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,500

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

Compare median rent prices in Brookside and Avondale by all bedroom counts and property types.

Brookside

Median rent price$2,500
increased by28%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,836
decreased by6%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Brookside, DE is 36% higher than the median rent in Avondale, PA.

Discover rentals in Brookside, DE

Coopers Place - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

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Coopers Place

152 Chestnut Crossing Dr, Brookside, DE 19713

Studio–3 beds

1 bath

$1,395–$2,145

Price drop

Apartment for rent

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18 Montrose Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Brookside Park house for rent in Brookside

Montrose Meadow Retreat

18 Montrose Dr, Brookside, DE 19713

4 beds

3 baths

$5,000

House for rent

Available Apr 3

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Frequently asked questions for Brookside, DE

Quick answers to common questions about the Brookside rental market.

How much is rent in Brookside?

The average rent in Brookside is $2,500 per month as of May 23, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Brookside?

Average rent prices in Brookside have decreased by 8% over the last month and have increased by 65% since last year.

How does Brookside rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Brookside is 28% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $550 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Brookside?

To comfortably afford rent in Brookside, you'd need to earn approximately $100,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Brookside?

Brookside offers strong options for pet owners, with 75% of rental listings welcoming pets. This high percentage reflects landlords who accommodate animal-owning tenants across the market. With an average of 8 listings available monthly, pet owners can expect to find approximately 6 pet-friendly options to choose from.

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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