Last updated on November 2, 2026

Average rent in
Claymont, DE

Median rent

Median rent in Claymont

$1,720/mo

decreased by21%

vs previous year

The average rent in Claymont is $1,720 per month as of October 2026. This is 9% below the national average rent, or $180 less per month.

$2.21

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Claymont

20

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Claymont rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Claymont, DE

Average rent prices in Claymont have increased by 7% over the last month and have decreased by 21% 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 Claymont, DE

Rent prices in Claymont vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Claymont is $1,720, whereas a house costs $1,995. 1-bedroom apartments in Claymont run $1,650 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,795.

Listings

Studio

$1,195

No Change

13%

1 bedroom

$1,524

11%

17%

2 bedroom

$1,700

8%

1%

3 bedroom

$2,007

28%

9%

4 bedroom

$2,825

No Change

1%

Studio

Average rent

$1,195

Last year

13%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,524

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

17%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,700

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,007

Last 30 days

28%

Last year

9%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,825

Last year

1%

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

Compare median rent prices in Claymont and Aston by all bedroom counts and property types.

Claymont

Median rent price$1,720
decreased by9%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,606
decreased by15%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Claymont, DE is 7% higher than the median rent in Aston, PA.

Discover rentals in Claymont, DE

1092 Worth Ln - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Claymont

Residential Lease, CLAYMONT, DE

1092 Worth Ln, Claymont, DE 19703

2 beds

2 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.
4026 Society Dr #4026 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Claymont

CLAYMONT, DE

4026 Society Dr #4026, Claymont, DE 19703

2 beds

2 baths

$2,200

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 Claymont, DE

Quick answers to common questions about the Claymont rental market.

How much is rent in Claymont?

The average rent in Claymont is $1,720 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Claymont?

Average rent prices in Claymont have increased by 7% over the last month and have decreased by 21% since last year.

How does Claymont rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Claymont is 9% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $180 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Claymont?

To comfortably afford rent in Claymont, you'd need to earn approximately $69,000/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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