Last updated on June 17, 2026

Average rent in
Claymont, DE

Median rent

Median rent in Claymont

$1,700/mo

decreased by11%

vs previous year

The average rent in Claymont is $1,700 per month as of June 2026. This is 13% below the national average rent, or $250 less per month.

$1.68

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Claymont

15

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Claymont rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%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 1% over the last month and have decreased 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 Claymont, DE

Rent prices in Claymont vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Claymont is $1,625, whereas a house costs $2,350. 1-bedroom apartments in Claymont run $1,385 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,670.

Listings

Studio

$1,555

7%

9%

1 bedroom

$1,468

4%

6%

2 bedroom

$1,597

No Change

3%

3 bedroom

$2,500

1%

19%

4 bedroom

$3,375

2%

26%

Studio

Average rent

$1,555

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

9%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,468

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,597

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

19%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,375

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

26%

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$1,700
decreased by13%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,725
decreased by12%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Claymont, DE is 1% lower than the median rent in Aston, PA.

Discover rentals in Claymont, DE

Whitney Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1h ago

9.6

Excellent

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Whitney Apartments

7120 Society Dr, Claymont, DE 19703

Studio–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,230–$2,173

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Call

Edge at Greentree - Photo 1 of 1

4h ago

8.8

Very good

Edge at Greentree

1000 Cedartree Ln, Claymont, DE 19703

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,350–$1,700

Apartment for rent

237 Ridge Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Claymont

House for rent

2810 Green Street - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8

Very good

2810 Green Street

2810 Green St, Claymont, DE 19703

3 beds

1 bath

$2,200

Apartment for rent

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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 $1,700 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Claymont?

Average rent prices in Claymont have increased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 11% since last year.

How does Claymont rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Claymont is 13% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $250 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 $68,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

The median rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Claymont, DE is $1,572, while a two-bedroom apartment has a median rent of $1,766.

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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