Last updated on September 17, 2026

Average rent in
Delaware, OH

Median rent

Median rent in Delaware

$1,500/mo

decreased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Delaware is $1,500 per month as of September 2026. This is 21% below the national average rent, or $400 less per month.

$1.19

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Delaware

39

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Delaware rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Delaware, OH

Average rent prices in Delaware have increased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 3% 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, OH

Rent prices in Delaware vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Delaware is $1,099, whereas a house costs $2,450. 1-bedroom apartments in Delaware run $990 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,299.

Listings

Studio

$650

6%

30%

1 bedroom

$1,157

3%

21%

2 bedroom

$1,295

4%

4%

3 bedroom

$1,999

1%

8%

4 bedroom

$2,800

2%

1%

Studio

Average rent

$650

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

30%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,157

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

21%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,295

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,999

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

8%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,800

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Delaware, OH, 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, OH compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Delaware and Columbus by all bedroom counts and property types.

Delaware

Median rent price$1,500
decreased by21%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,450
decreased by24%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Delaware, OH is 3% higher than the median rent in Columbus, OH.

Discover rentals in Delaware, OH

The Bend at Hayes - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

7.9

Very good

The Bend at Hayes

90 Hayes St, Delaware, OH 43015

2 beds

1 bath

$1,000

1695 E Central Ave - Photo 1 of 1

19h ago

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Newly Updated 2 Bedroom In Downtown Delaware Coming Soon!

1695 E Central Ave, Delaware, OH 43015

2 beds

1 bath

$1,050

67 Fair Ave #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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Verified

Huge 3 Bed 1.5 Bath Duplex In Delaware!

67 Fair Ave #B, Delaware, OH 43015

3 beds

1.5 baths

$1,395

27 Eaton St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Delaware

3 beds

1 bath

$1,500

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Frequently asked questions for Delaware, OH

Quick answers to common questions about the Delaware rental market.

How much is rent in Delaware?

The average rent in Delaware is $1,500 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Delaware?

Average rent prices in Delaware have increased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 3% since last year.

How does Delaware rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Delaware is 21% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $400 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Delaware?

To comfortably afford rent in Delaware, you'd need to earn approximately $60,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

February offers the best rental deals in Delaware, with prices running about 14% lower than July's peak summer rates. This seasonal pattern creates clear timing advantages for flexible renters.

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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