Last updated on August 3, 2026

Average rent in
Delaware, OH

Median rent

Median rent in Delaware

$1,545/mo

increased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in Delaware is $1,545 per month as of August 2026. This is 20% below the national average rent, or $395 less per month.

$1.09

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Delaware

41

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 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 5% over the last month and have increased by 1% 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 $1,077, whereas a house costs $2,303. 1-bedroom apartments in Delaware run $940 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,099.

Listings

Studio

$650

5%

23%

1 bedroom

$933

8%

1%

2 bedroom

$1,149

3%

9%

3 bedroom

$2,133

8%

6%

4 bedroom

$2,949

4%

2%

Studio

Average rent

$650

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

23%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$933

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,149

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

9%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,133

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,949

Last 30 days

4%

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$1,545
decreased by20%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,425
decreased by27%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Delaware, OH is 8% higher than the median rent in Columbus, OH.

Discover rentals in Delaware, OH

The Bend at Hayes - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.9

Very good

The Bend at Hayes

90 Hayes St, Delaware, OH 43015

2 beds

1 bath

$950–$1,000

Apartment for rent

2121 Panhandle Rd #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Delaware

SINGLE_FAMILY - Delaware, OH

2121 Panhandle Rd #B, Delaware, OH 43015

2 beds

1 bath

$995

Apartment for rent

159 London Rd #54 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Our team has verified this company

Verified

159 London Rd #54, Delaware, OH 43015

2 beds

1 bath

$1,025

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 1

126 S Franklin St #20 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Our team has verified this company

Verified

126 S Franklin St #20, Delaware, OH 43015

2 beds

1 bath

$1,050

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 29

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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 $1,545 per month as of August 1, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Delaware?

Average rent prices in Delaware have increased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 1% since last year.

How does Delaware rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Delaware is 20% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $395 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 $62,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Delaware average around $1,010/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,240/month.

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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