Last updated on July 6, 2026

Average rent in
Delray Beach, FL

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Delray Beach rent stands today

    Delray Beach, FL rent rose 3.7% year over year, with a current median of $2,800/month. Renters today are paying $162 more per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent is essentially unchanged.

  • Vs. national rents

    Delray Beach runs roughly 1.4× the $1,950/month national median, placing it among pricier Florida coastal metros with a moderate inventory of 629 total rentals.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Delray Beach rent for $1,905/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,850/month, and 2-bedrooms for $2,450/month, while 3-bedrooms jump to $4,200/month and 4+ bedrooms reach $8,950/month. Houses rent for a median of $4,000/month compared to $2,541/month for apartments.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Tropic Palms saw rents fall 15.8% year over year to $4,000/month, and Boca Golf And Tennis Club declined 10.0% to $4,500/month. These declines contrast with the citywide 3.7% rise, showing localized cooling in some of the priciest neighborhoods.

Median rent

Median rent in Delray Beach

$2,800/mo

increased by4%

vs previous year

The average rent in Delray Beach is $2,800 per month as of July 2026. This is 44% above the national average rent, or $850 more per month.

$2.05

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Delray Beach

629

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 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 remained the same 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 $2,541, whereas a house costs $4,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Delray Beach run $2,180 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,545.

Listings

Studio

$1,905

8%

13%

1 bedroom

$1,850

1%

7%

2 bedroom

$2,450

No Change

2%

3 bedroom

$4,200

1%

7%

4 bedroom

$8,950

8%

1%

Studio

Average rent

$1,905

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

13%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,850

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

7%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,450

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,200

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

7%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$8,950

Last 30 days

8%

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$2,800
increased by44%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,400
increased by74%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Delray Beach, FL is 18% lower than the median rent in Boca Raton, FL.

Discover rentals in Delray Beach, FL

715 Saxony O - Photo 1 of 1
Age restricted

5d+ ago

Kings Point condo for rent in Delray Beach

CONDOS - Delray Beach, FL

715 Saxony O, Delray Beach, FL 33446

1 bed

1.5 baths

$1,200

Condo for rent

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

520 Brittany K - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Kings Point apartment for rent in Delray Beach

Apartment 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 $2,800 per month as of July 4, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Delray Beach?

Average rent prices in Delray Beach have remained the same 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 44% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $850 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Delray Beach?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Delray Beach are Kings Point ($1,695/mo), Sherwood Forest ($2,200/mo), and Hamlet Contry Club ($2,300/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 $112,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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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