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Last updated on August 13, 2026
Average rent in
Delaware City, DE
Average rent in
Last updated on August 13, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in Delaware City
$2,141/mo
71%vs previous year
The average rent in Delaware City is $2,141 per month as of August 2026. This is 11% above the national average rent, or $216 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Delaware City
14
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Delaware City rentals at each price point
This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Delaware City, DE, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.
Rent trends in Delaware City, DE
Average rent prices in Delaware City have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 71% 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
Delaware City, DE
Rent prices in Delaware City vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Delaware City is $1,700, whereas a house costs $2,225. 1-bedroom apartments in Delaware City run $1,195 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,625.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,139 | No Change |  3% | |
1 bedroom | $1,539 | 19% | 18% | |
2 bedroom | $1,700 | 96% | - | |
3 bedroom | $2,497 | No Change | - | |
4 bedroom | $3,300 | No Change | - |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Delaware City, DE.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,700 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,700 | - | No Change | |
Houses | $2,225 | No Change | No Change | |
Rooms | $942 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,139
Last year
3%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,539
Last 30 days
19%
Last year
18%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,700
Last 30 days
96%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,497
Last 30 days
No Change
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,300
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Delaware City, DE.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,700
Condos
Average rent
$1,700
Houses
Average rent
$2,225
Last 30 days
No Change
Rooms
Average rent
$942
The table above reflects average rent prices in Delaware City, 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 Delaware City, DE compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Delaware City and Brookside by all bedroom counts and property types.
Delaware City
11%higher than the national median
7%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Delaware City, DE is 19% higher than the median rent in Brookside, DE.
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3%$2,600
2%$1,800
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Discover rentals in Delaware City, DE
5d+ ago
House for rent in Delaware City
203 Hamilton St, Delaware City, DE 19706
3 beds
1.5 baths
$2,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Delaware City
203 Hamilton St, Delaware City, DE 19706
3 beds
1.5 baths
$2,000
House for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Delaware City, DE
Quick answers to common questions about the Delaware City rental market.
How much is rent in Delaware City?
The average rent in Delaware City is $2,141 per month as of August 8, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Delaware City?
Average rent prices in Delaware City have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 71% since last year.
How does Delaware City rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Delaware City is 11% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $216 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Delaware City?
To comfortably afford rent in Delaware City, you'd need to earn approximately $86,000/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).