Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 18, 2026
Average rent in
Dover, DE
Average rent in
Last updated on June 18, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Dover
$1,900/mo
vs previous year
The average rent in Dover is $1,900 per month as of June 2026. This is 3% below the national average rent, or $50 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Dover
47
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Dover rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Dover, DE
Average rent prices in Dover have decreased by 3% over the last month and have remained the same 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
Dover, DE
Rent prices in Dover vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Dover is $1,400, whereas a house costs $2,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Dover run $1,300 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,400.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,112 |  2% |  9% | |
1 bedroom | $1,390 | 3% | 1% | |
2 bedroom | $1,500 | No Change | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $2,000 | 2% | 9% | |
4 bedroom | $2,500 | 6% | No Change |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Bicentennial Village | $2,000 | |
Downtown Dover | $2,100 | |
Edgehill | $2,300 | |
Foxhall | $2,150 | |
Mayfair | $1,750 | |
Towne Point | $2,000 | |
Village Of Westover | $2,100 | |
White Oak Farms | $1,772 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,400 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,837 | 1% | 23% | |
Houses | $2,000 | 2% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,112
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
9%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,390
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
9%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,500
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
No Change
Edgehill
Average rent
$2,300
Village Of Westover
Average rent
$2,100
White Oak Farms
Average rent
$1,772
Foxhall
Average rent
$2,150
Downtown Dover
Average rent
$2,100
Towne Point
Average rent
$2,000
Mayfair
Average rent
$1,750
Bicentennial Village
Average rent
$2,000
Apartments
Average rent
$1,400
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,837
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
23%
Houses
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
2%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Dover, DE, 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 Dover, DE compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Dover and Bridgeton by all bedroom counts and property types.
Dover
3%lower than the national median
36%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Dover, DE is 52% higher than the median rent in Bridgeton, NJ.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,250
15%$2,084
2%$2,150
61%$2,000
4%$2,150
22%$1,900
9%$1,600
37%$2,600
1%$2,075
10%$2,000
16%$2,125
9%$1,760
12%Cost of living in Dover, DE
Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.
Expenses accrued by most renters | Average cost compared to national average |
|---|---|
| Goods & Services | No difference |
| Groceries | No difference |
| Health | 1% lower |
| Housing | 16% lower |
| Transportation | 4% higher |
| Utilities | 3% lower |
Discover rentals in Dover, DE
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Dover
68 Village Dr, Dover, DE 19904
3 beds
1.5 baths
$1,499
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Dover
814 New Castle Ave, Dover, DE 19901
3 beds
1 bath
$1,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Dover
66 Wick St, Dover, DE 19901
3 beds
2 baths
$1,600
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Dover
5 Welch Dr E, Dover, DE 19901
3 beds
2 baths
$1,600
House for rent
4h ago
629 Ruth Way, Dover, DE 19904
3–4 beds
2 baths
$2,850–$3,200
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Dover
525 Little Eden Way, Dover, DE 19904
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,400
House for rent
4h ago
111 Sun Cir, Dover, DE 19904
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,760–$2,483
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Townhouse for rent in Dover
2 Fair Wind Pl #1, Dover, DE 19901
Studio
1 bath
$2,100
House for rent
Available Jun 15
4h ago
629 Ruth Way, Dover, DE 19904
3–4 beds
2 baths
$2,850–$3,200
Apartment for rent
1h ago
480 Country Dr Apt A, Dover, DE 19901
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,181–$3,790
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1h ago
177 Willis Rd, Dover, DE 19901
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,240–$3,155
Apartment for rent
4h ago
111 Sun Cir, Dover, DE 19904
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,760–$2,483
Apartment for rent
1h ago
480 Country Dr Apt A, Dover, DE 19901
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,181–$3,790
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1h ago
177 Willis Rd, Dover, DE 19901
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,240–$3,155
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Condo for rent in Dover
617A Fairview Ave #617B, Dover, DE 19904
1 bed
2 baths
$1,525
Condo for rent
Available Jul 25
5d+ ago
House for rent in Dover
5 Welch Dr E, Dover, DE 19901
3 beds
2 baths
$1,600
House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Dover
2 beds
2 baths
$1,439
Apartment for rent
1h ago
480 Country Dr Apt A, Dover, DE 19901
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,181–$3,790
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1h ago
177 Willis Rd, Dover, DE 19901
2 beds
1 bath
$1,240–$3,070
Apartment for rent
1d ago
House for rent in Dover
11 Glenwood Dr, Dover, DE 19904
3 beds
1 bath
$1,700
House for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Dover, DE
Quick answers to common questions about the Dover rental market.
How much is rent in Dover?
The average rent in Dover is $1,900 per month as of June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Dover?
Average rent prices in Dover have decreased by 3% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.
How does Dover rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Dover is 3% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $50 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Dover?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Dover are Mayfair ($1,750/mo), White Oak Farms ($1,772/mo), and Towne Point ($2,000/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Dover?
To comfortably afford rent in Dover, you'd need to earn approximately $76,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Dover?
Dover's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,400 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $1,500 monthly. These figures represent the current market conditions across the city's available rental inventory.
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).