Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on November 1, 2026
Average rent in
Dover, DE
Average rent in
Last updated on November 1, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Dover rent stands today
Dover, DE rent rose 2.4% year over year, with a current median of $1,868/month. Renters today are paying $43 more per month than last year as rents continue to climb following a peak of $2,000/month in July 2025.
Compared to national trends
Dover is roughly 1.7% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median. The market has 53 total rentals and is dominated by houses, positioning it as a modestly priced metro with limited inventory.
Price ranges
Studios rent for $1,320/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,300/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,675/month, 3-bedrooms for $1,950/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $2,600/month. The 3-bedroom median is $1,950/month.
Neighborhood spotlight
The Studio segment in Dover saw a 102.3% year-over-year increase, a large divergence from the citywide 2.4% rise. This sharp rise in studio rents contrasts with the broader market's modest growth, marking a notable shift for renters seeking smaller units.
Median rent
Median rent in Dover
$1,868/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in Dover is $1,868 per month as of October 2026. This is 2% below the national average rent, or $32 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Dover
53
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Dover rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Dover, DE
Average rent prices in Dover have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 2% 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 $1,674, whereas a house costs $2,090. 1-bedroom apartments in Dover run $1,537 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,699.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,320 |  1% | 102% | |
1 bedroom | $1,300 | 3% | No Change | |
2 bedroom | $1,675 | 3% | 14% | |
3 bedroom | $1,950 | No Change | 3% | |
4 bedroom | $2,600 | 4% | 8% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Bicentennial Village | $2,000 | |
Downtown Dover | $1,850 | |
Edgehill | $2,150 | |
Foxhall | $1,935 | |
Mayfair | $2,045 | |
Towne Point | $2,075 | |
Village Of Westover | $2,150 | |
White Oak Farms | $1,996 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,674 | No Change | 15% | |
Condos | $1,750 | 11% | 25% | |
Houses | $2,090 | No Change | 7% | |
Rooms | $1,080 | 60% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,320
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
102%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,300
Last 30 days
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,675
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
14%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,950
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,600
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
8%
Village Of Westover
Average rent
$2,150
Edgehill
Average rent
$2,150
Mayfair
Average rent
$2,045
Towne Point
Average rent
$2,075
Bicentennial Village
Average rent
$2,000
White Oak Farms
Average rent
$1,996
Downtown Dover
Average rent
$1,850
Foxhall
Average rent
$1,935
Apartments
Average rent
$1,674
Last year
15%
Condos
Average rent
$1,750
Last 30 days
11%
Last year
25%
Houses
Average rent
$2,090
Last year
7%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,080
Last 30 days
60%
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
2%lower than the national median
16%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Dover, DE is 17% higher than the median rent in Bridgeton, NJ.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
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14%$1,859
21%$2,400
37%$1,900
14%$2,150
10%$1,900
24%$2,045
29%$2,650
$1,862
1%$1,800
23%$1,962
9%$1,698
17%Cost of living in Dover, DE
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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
House for rent in Dover
1536 S Governors Ave #A, Dover, DE 19904
3 beds
1 bath
$1,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
4d ago
Apartment for rent in Dover
19 Gordon Dr, Dover, DE 19901
3 beds
2 baths
$1,600
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
4d ago
House for rent in Dover
1030 Janes Rd, Dover, DE 19901
3 beds
1 bath
$1,700
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Dover
40 S Governors Ave #C, Dover, DE 19904
4 beds
1 bath
$1,700
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
1d ago
629 Ruth Way, Dover, DE 19904
3–4 beds
2 baths
$2,567–$3,000
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Dover
6 Whitemarsh Ct, Dover, DE 19904
2 beds
2.5 baths
$2,300
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
3d ago
702 702 Tradewind Way, Dover, DE 19904
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,650–$2,273
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Dover
2 beds
2 baths
$2,090
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
1d ago
629 Ruth Way, Dover, DE 19904
3–4 beds
2 baths
$2,567–$3,000
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
2h ago
480 Country Dr Apt A, Dover, DE 19901
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,269–$3,260
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
3h ago
177 Willis Rd, Dover, DE 19901
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,521–$3,515
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
3d ago
480 Country Dr Apt A, Dover, DE 19901
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,290–$3,980
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
3d ago
480 Country Dr Apt A, Dover, DE 19901
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,290–$3,980
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
4d ago
Townhouse for rent in Dover
13 Valhalla Ct, Dover, DE 19904
5 beds
3.5 baths
$2,650
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
4d ago
Apartment for rent in Dover
19 Gordon Dr, Dover, DE 19901
3 beds
2 baths
$1,600
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Dover
847 Woodcrest Dr, Dover, DE 19904
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,300
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
1d ago
Townhouse for rent in Dover
1417 S Farmview Dr, Dover, DE 19904
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,900
Price dropped $100Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
3d ago
Townhouse for rent in Dover
133 Lady Bug Dr, Dover, DE 19901
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,000
Price dropped $100Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
4d ago
House for rent in Dover
1030 Janes Rd, Dover, DE 19901
3 beds
1 bath
$1,700
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
4d ago
Apartment for rent in Dover
19 Gordon Dr, Dover, DE 19901
3 beds
2 baths
$1,600
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment 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 $1,868 per month as of October 31, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Dover?
Average rent prices in Dover have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.
How does Dover rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Dover is 2% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $32 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Dover?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Dover are Downtown Dover ($1,850/mo), Foxhall ($1,935/mo), and White Oak Farms ($1,996/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Dover?
To comfortably afford rent in Dover, you'd need to earn approximately $75,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Dover?
June offers the best rental deals in Dover, with rents running about 9% lower than December's peak prices. July is the most competitive month with higher demand, while November and December see less competition among renters.
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).