Last updated on August 21, 2026

Average rent in
Delray Beach, FL

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Delray Beach, FL rent rose 8.5% year over year, with a current median of $2,875/month. Renters today are paying $139 more per month on average than last year as the market recovers from a recent trough in early 2026.

  • Delray Beach runs 49.4% more expensive than the $1,925/month national median, placing it among pricier Florida metros with 647 total rentals available.

  • Price ranges

    Studio rents in Delray Beach sit at $1,750/month, 1-bedrooms at $1,850/month, and 2-bedrooms at $2,475/month, while 3-bedrooms reach $4,000/month and 4+ bedrooms climb to $8,000/month.

  • Price ranges

    Houses rent for a median of $3,850/month compared to $2,793/month for apartments. Condos and houses each make up 46.4% of the inventory, reflecting a balanced property-type composition.

Median rent

Median rent in Delray Beach

$2,875/mo

increased by8%

vs previous year

The average rent in Delray Beach is $2,875 per month as of August 2026. This is 49% above the national average rent, or $950 more per month.

$2.08

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Delray Beach

647

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 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 increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 8% 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 $2,793, whereas a house costs $3,850. 1-bedroom apartments in Delray Beach run $2,185 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,483.

Listings

Studio

$1,750

1%

27%

1 bedroom

$1,850

2%

9%

2 bedroom

$2,475

3%

6%

3 bedroom

$4,000

No Change

5%

4 bedroom

$8,000

No Change

10%

Studio

Average rent

$1,750

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

27%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,850

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

9%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,475

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,000

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$8,000

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

10%

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$2,875
increased by49%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,400
increased by77%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Delray Beach, FL is 15% 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

Residential Lease, Delray Beach, FL

715 Saxony O, Delray Beach, FL 33446

1 bed

1.5 baths

$1,200

Condo for rent

201 Brittany E - Photo 1 of 1
Age restricted

4d ago

Kings Point condo for rent in Delray Beach

Condo for rent

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

Condo for rent

520 Brittany K - Photo 1 of 1
Age restricted

5d+ ago

Kings Point condo for rent in Delray Beach

Residential Lease, Delray Beach, FL

520 Brittany K, Delray Beach, FL 33446

2 beds

2 baths

$1,375

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 $2,875 per month as of August 15, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Delray Beach?

Average rent prices in Delray Beach have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 8% since last year.

How does Delray Beach rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Delray Beach is 49% 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 ($1,700/mo), Delray Beach Golf Club ($2,200/mo), and Sherwood Forest ($2,250/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 $115,000/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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