Last updated on October 5, 2026

Average rent in
Delray Beach, FL

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Delray Beach rent stands today

    Delray Beach, FL rent rose 3.6% year over year, with a current median of $2,850/month. Renters today are paying $44 more per month on average than last year despite a 1.8% month-over-month decline in October 2026.

  • Vs. national rents

    Delray Beach runs roughly 1.5× the $1,900/month national median, placing it among pricier Florida coastal metros with 669 total rentals available.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studio rents in Delray Beach sit at $2,035/month, 1-bedrooms at $1,800/month, and 2-bedrooms at $2,500/month. Larger units include 3-bedrooms at $3,998/month and 4+ bedrooms at $7,500/month. The rental inventory is mostly 2-bedroom units, which make up 49.4% of listings.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Delray Beach Golf Club rents fell 57.3% year over year to $2,350/month across 23 rentals, contrasting with the citywide 3.6% rent increase. Tropic Palms also cooled with a 42.6% decline to $3,500/month, showing localized softness amid broader growth.

Median rent

Median rent in Delray Beach

$2,850/mo

increased by4%

vs previous year

The average rent in Delray Beach is $2,850 per month as of October 2026. This is 50% above the national average rent, or $950 more per month.

$2.08

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Delray Beach

669

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Delray Beach rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%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 decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 4% 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 $2,689, whereas a house costs $3,900. 1-bedroom apartments in Delray Beach run $2,143 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,525.

Listings

Studio

$2,035

57%

36%

1 bedroom

$1,800

1%

3%

2 bedroom

$2,500

No Change

2%

3 bedroom

$3,997

2%

3%

4 bedroom

$7,500

2%

1%

Studio

Average rent

$2,035

Last 30 days

57%

Last year

36%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,997

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$7,500

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

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$2,850
increased by50%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,300
increased by74%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Delray Beach, FL is 14% lower than the median rent in Boca Raton, FL.

Discover rentals in Delray Beach, FL

246 Avenue L #246 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Delray Beach

Residential Lease, Delray Beach, FL

246 Avenue L #246, Delray Beach, FL 33483

1 bed

1 bath

$1,200

715 Saxony O - Photo 1 of 1
Age restricted

5d+ ago

Kings Point condo for rent in Delray Beach

Residential Lease, Delray Beach, FL

715 Saxony O, Delray Beach, FL 33446

1 bed

1.5 baths

$1,200

5910 Morningstar Cir #202 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Delray Beach

Residential Lease, Delray Beach, FL

5910 Morningstar Cir #202, Delray Beach, FL 33484

2 beds

2 baths

$1,300

39 Burgundy A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Kings Point condo for rent in Delray Beach

Residential Lease, Delray Beach, FL

39 Burgundy A, Delray Beach, FL 33484

2 beds

2 baths

$1,350

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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 $2,850 per month as of October 3, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Delray Beach?

Average rent prices in Delray Beach have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 4% since last year.

How does Delray Beach rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Delray Beach is 50% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $950 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Delray Beach?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Delray Beach are Kings Point ($1,697/mo), Sherwood Forest ($2,200/mo), and Delray Beach Golf Club ($2,350/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 $114,000/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?

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, July offers the lowest rents while February sees peak pricing, with an 8% difference between seasons. December is the least competitive month with lower demand, making it another good time to search.

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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