Last updated on May 22, 2026

Average rent in
Delray Beach, FL

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Delray Beach, FL rent slipped 5.4% year over year, with a current median of $2,650/month. Renters are paying $284 less per month on average than last year, though rent has ticked up 3.1% month over month recently.

  • Delray Beach runs roughly 1.36× the $1,949/month national median, placing it among pricier coastal metros. The market offers 583 total rentals, reflecting a moderate inventory size for the area.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Delray Beach command a median of $4,190/month, 1-bedrooms $1,800/month, 2-bedrooms $2,400/month, 3-bedrooms $3,995/month, and 4+ bedrooms $9,750/month. Houses rent for a median of $3,700/month compared to $2,500/month for apartments, providing a broad spectrum of rental prices.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Sherwood Forest rents fell 42.9% year over year to $2,000/month across 21 rentals, while Hamlet Country Club dropped 34.0% to $1,700/month. Tropic Palms also cooled by 23.5% to $3,998/month. These declines contrast with the overall citywide drop of 5.4%, showing localized market shifts.

Median rent

Median rent in Delray Beach

$2,650/mo

decreased by5%

vs previous year

The average rent in Delray Beach is $2,650 per month as of May 2026. This is 36% above the national average rent, or $701 more per month.

$2.01

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Delray Beach

583

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Delray Beach rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Delray Beach, FL

Average rent prices in Delray Beach have increased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 5% 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 Delray Beach, FL

Rent prices in Delray Beach vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Delray Beach is $2,499, whereas a house costs $3,700. 1-bedroom apartments in Delray Beach run $2,196 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,499.

Listings

Studio

$4,190

4%

279%

1 bedroom

$1,800

2%

1%

2 bedroom

$2,400

1%

4%

3 bedroom

$3,995

2%

No Change

4 bedroom

$9,750

9%

6%

Studio

Average rent

$4,190

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

279%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,400

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,995

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

No Change

4 bedroom

Average rent

$9,750

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

6%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Delray Beach, FL, 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 Delray Beach, FL compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Delray Beach and Boca Raton by all bedroom counts and property types.

Delray Beach

Median rent price$2,650
increased by36%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,388
increased by74%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Delray Beach, FL is 22% lower than the median rent in Boca Raton, FL.

Discover rentals in Delray Beach, FL

5910 Morningstar Cir #202 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Delray Beach

CONDOS - Delray Beach, FL

5910 Morningstar Cir #202, Delray Beach, FL 33484

2 beds

2 baths

$1,300

Condo for rent

13670 Via Flora - Photo 1 of 1
Age restricted

5d+ ago

House for rent in Delray Beach

Palm Greens

13670 Via Flora, Delray Beach, FL 33484

2 beds

2 baths

$1,400

House for rent

Available May 1

180 Flanders D - Photo 1 of 1
Age restricted

5d+ ago

Kings Point condo for rent in Delray Beach

CONDOS - Delray Beach, FL

180 Flanders D, Delray Beach, FL 33484

2 beds

2 baths

$1,400

Condo for rent

39 Burgundy A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Kings Point condo for rent in Delray Beach

CONDOS - Delray Beach, FL

39 Burgundy A, Delray Beach, FL 33484

2 beds

2 baths

$1,400

Condo for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Delray Beach, FL

Quick answers to common questions about the Delray Beach rental market.

How much is rent in Delray Beach?

The average rent in Delray Beach is $2,650 per month as of May 16, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Delray Beach?

Average rent prices in Delray Beach have increased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 5% since last year.

How does Delray Beach rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Delray Beach is 36% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $701 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Delray Beach?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Delray Beach are Kings Point ($1,650/mo), Hamlet Contry Club ($1,700/mo), and Sherwood Forest ($2,000/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Delray Beach?

To comfortably afford rent in Delray Beach, you'd need to earn approximately $106,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Delray Beach?

Rents in Delray Beach have been decreasing, with an overall decline of 10.2% in 2024. This trend is reflected across all apartment types, including a 0.8% decrease for 1-bedroom apartments and a 7% decrease for 2-bedroom apartments.

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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