Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 16, 2026
Average rent in
Dover, DE
Average rent in
Last updated on September 16, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Dover rent stands today
Dover, DE rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,898/month. Month over month, rents fell 2.7%.
Compared to national trends
Dover sits 0.1% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, with 68 total rentals available. This positions Dover as a market with rents close to the national average, offering a balanced option for renters.
Price ranges
Studios in Dover run around $1,800/month, 1-bedrooms at $1,400/month, and 3-bedrooms near $1,995/month, with 4+ bedrooms reaching $2,500/month.
Price ranges
Houses, which make up 76.4% of rentals, have a median rent of $2,090/month, while apartments sit at $1,580/month.
Median rent
Median rent in Dover
$1,898/mo
vs previous year
The average rent in Dover is $1,898 per month as of September 2026. This is about the same as the national average rent.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Dover
68
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 $1,580, whereas a house costs $2,090. 1-bedroom apartments in Dover run $1,410 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,535.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,800 |  13% |  38% | |
1 bedroom | $1,400 | 3% | 2% | |
2 bedroom | $1,637 | No Change | 7% | |
3 bedroom | $1,995 | No Change | 3% | |
4 bedroom | $2,500 | 2% | 7% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Bicentennial Village | $2,050 | |
Downtown Dover | $1,900 | |
Edgehill | $1,950 | |
Foxhall | $1,855 | |
Mayfair | $1,825 | |
Towne Point | $1,795 | |
Village Of Westover | $1,975 | |
White Oak Farms | $1,825 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,580 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,700 | 9% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,090 | 1% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
13%
Last year
38%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,400
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,637
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
7%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,995
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,500
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
7%
Edgehill
Average rent
$1,950
Village Of Westover
Average rent
$1,975
White Oak Farms
Average rent
$1,825
Foxhall
Average rent
$1,855
Mayfair
Average rent
$1,825
Downtown Dover
Average rent
$1,900
Towne Point
Average rent
$1,795
Bicentennial Village
Average rent
$2,050
Apartments
Average rent
$1,580
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$1,700
Last 30 days
9%
Houses
Average rent
$2,090
Last 30 days
1%
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
Equal to the the national median
17%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Dover, DE is 21% higher than the median rent in Bridgeton, NJ.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,575
8%$1,950
10%$2,200
46%$2,000
11%$2,000
14%$1,800
20%$1,950
14%$2,775
7%$1,813
9%$1,800
25%$1,875
14%$1,900
5%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
House for rent in Dover
34 N New St #3, Dover, DE 19904
2 beds
1 bath
$1,250
House for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Dover
6 Ivy Hall, Dover, DE 19904
2 beds
1.5 baths
$1,400
Condo 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
11 Glenwood Dr, Dover, DE 19904
3 beds
1 bath
$1,600
House for rent
5d+ ago
629 Ruth Way, Dover, DE 19904
3–4 beds
2 baths
$2,850–$3,200
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Dover
85 Redcrest Ct, Dover, DE 19904
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,580
House for rent
4d ago
House for rent in Dover
100 Ridgely Blvd, Dover, DE 19904
3 beds
2 baths
$2,500
House for rent
12h ago
Townhouse for rent in Dover
00 Forest Creek Dr #49, Dover, DE 19904
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,495
House for rent
Available May 1
5d+ ago
111 Sun Cir, Dover, DE 19904
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,717–$2,499
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
629 Ruth Way, Dover, DE 19904
3–4 beds
2 baths
$2,850–$3,200
Apartment for rent
28m ago
480 Country Dr Apt A, Dover, DE 19901
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,226–$3,225
Apartment for rent
2h ago
177 Willis Rd, Dover, DE 19901
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,400–$3,565
Price drop
Apartment for rent
28m ago
480 Country Dr Apt A, Dover, DE 19901
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,226–$3,225
Apartment for rent
1d ago
480 Country Dr Apt A, Dover, DE 19901
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,300–$3,445
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Dover
35 Mapledale Rd, Dover, DE 19904
5 beds
3 baths
$2,850
House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Dover
11 Valhalla Ct, Dover, DE 19904
4 beds
3.5 baths
$3,100
House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Dover
2 beds
2 baths
$1,439
Apartment for rent
2h ago
177 Willis Rd, Dover, DE 19901
1 bed
1 bath
$1,400–$3,150
Price drop
Apartment for rent
12h ago
Townhouse for rent in Dover
2 Fair Wind Pl, Dover, DE 19901
2 beds
1.5 baths
$2,000
$1,900
Price drop
House for rent
Available Aug 15
3d ago
Townhouse for rent in Dover
830 Woodcrest Dr, Dover, DE 19904
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,800
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 $1,898 per month as of September 12, 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 roughly the same as the national average.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Dover?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Dover are Towne Point ($1,795/mo), White Oak Farms ($1,825/mo), and Mayfair ($1,825/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?
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).