Last updated on June 18, 2026

Average rent in
Delaware, OH

Median rent

Median rent in Delaware

$1,450/mo

decreased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Delaware is $1,450 per month as of June 2026. This is 26% below the national average rent, or $500 less per month.

$0.96

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Delaware

42

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Delaware rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%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 remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 2% 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 $1,047, whereas a house costs $2,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Delaware run $915 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,095.

Listings

Studio

$725

4%

19%

1 bedroom

$905

2%

1%

2 bedroom

$1,160

3%

3%

3 bedroom

$2,200

2%

9%

4 bedroom

$2,845

3%

2%

Studio

Average rent

$725

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

19%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$905

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,160

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

9%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,845

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

2%

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$1,450
decreased by26%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,434
decreased by26%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Delaware, OH is 1% higher than the median rent in Columbus, OH.

Discover rentals in Delaware, OH

The Bend at Hayes - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.5

Very good

The Bend at Hayes

90 Hayes St, Delaware, OH 43015

2 beds

1 bath

$950–$1,098

Apartment for rent

2121 Panhandle Rd #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Delaware

Residential Rental, Mobile Home - Delaware, OH

2121 Panhandle Rd #B, Delaware, OH 43015

2 beds

1 bath

$995

Apartment for rent

2121 Panhandle Rd #A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Delaware

Residential Rental, Mobile Home - Delaware, OH

2121 Panhandle Rd #A, Delaware, OH 43015

2 beds

1 bath

$995

Apartment for rent

236 E William St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Delaware

2 beds

1 bath

$1,047

Apartment for rent

Available Oct 20

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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 $1,450 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Delaware?

Average rent prices in Delaware have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 2% since last year.

How does Delaware rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Delaware is 26% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $500 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 $58,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Delaware's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $980 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $1,200 monthly. These figures represent the current market rates across the area's available inventory.

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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