Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 1, 2026
Average rent in
Dover, DE
Average rent in
Last updated on August 1, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Dover
$1,875/mo
1%vs previous year
The average rent in Dover is $1,875 per month as of August 2026. This is 3% below the national average rent, or $65 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Dover
44
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Dover rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Dover, DE
Average rent prices in Dover have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 1% 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 $1,600, whereas a house costs $2,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Dover run $1,444 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,520.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,800 |  20% | 33% | |
1 bedroom | $1,512 | 2% | 6% | |
2 bedroom | $1,575 | No Change | 5% | |
3 bedroom | $2,000 | 1% | 4% | |
4 bedroom | $2,575 | 4% | 1% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Bicentennial Village | $1,800 | |
Downtown Dover | $2,000 | |
Edgehill | $1,750 | |
Foxhall | $1,950 | |
Mayfair | $1,850 | |
Towne Point | $1,950 | |
Village Of Westover | $1,950 | |
White Oak Farms | $2,000 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,600 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,800 | 6% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,000 | No Change | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
20%
Last year
33%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,512
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
6%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,575
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
5%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,575
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
1%
Village Of Westover
Average rent
$1,950
Downtown Dover
Average rent
$2,000
Bicentennial Village
Average rent
$1,800
Mayfair
Average rent
$1,850
Towne Point
Average rent
$1,950
White Oak Farms
Average rent
$2,000
Edgehill
Average rent
$1,750
Foxhall
Average rent
$1,950
Apartments
Average rent
$1,600
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
6%
Houses
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
No Change
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
23%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Dover, DE is 25% higher than the median rent in Bridgeton, NJ.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,500
7%$2,139
2%$2,200
31%$2,000
3%$1,937
$1,800
49%$1,650
22%$2,725
4%$1,962
5%$1,775
34%$2,100
26%$1,800
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
3 beds
1.5 baths
$1,499
House for rent
4d ago
Edgehill house for rent in Dover
3 beds
1.5 baths
$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
4d ago
House for rent in Dover
11 Glenwood Dr, Dover, DE 19904
3 beds
1 bath
$1,650
House for rent
3d ago
629 Ruth Way, Dover, DE 19904
3–4 beds
2 baths
$2,850–$3,200
Apartment for rent
2d ago
428 S Governors Ave, Dover, DE 19904
2 beds
2 baths
$2,650
Condo for rent
Available Aug 17
1d ago
111 Sun Cir, Dover, DE 19904
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,803–$2,510
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Dover
2 Fair Wind Pl, Dover, DE 19901
2 beds
1.5 baths
$2,100
$2,000
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jul 6
3d ago
629 Ruth Way, Dover, DE 19904
3–4 beds
2 baths
$2,850–$3,200
Apartment for rent
23h ago
177 Willis Rd, Dover, DE 19901
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,250–$3,125
Price drop
Apartment for rent
23h ago
480 Country Dr Apt A, Dover, DE 19901
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,168–$3,705
Apartment for rent
1d ago
111 Sun Cir, Dover, DE 19904
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,803–$2,510
Apartment for rent
23h ago
177 Willis Rd, Dover, DE 19901
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,250–$3,125
Price drop
Apartment for rent
23h ago
480 Country Dr Apt A, Dover, DE 19901
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,168–$3,705
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Dover
113 Ridgely Blvd, Dover, DE 19904
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,950
House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Dover
2 beds
2 baths
$1,439
Apartment for rent
23h ago
177 Willis Rd, Dover, DE 19901
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,250–$3,125
Price drop
Apartment for rent
23h ago
480 Country Dr Apt A, Dover, DE 19901
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,168–$3,705
Apartment for rent
2d ago
House for rent in Dover
P&I-212 American Avenue #1, Dover, DE 19901
3 beds
1 bath
$1,700
House for rent
Available Sep 1
2d ago
480 Country Dr Apt A, Dover, DE 19901
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,177–$2,805
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 $1,875 per month as of August 1, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Dover?
Average rent prices in Dover have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 1% 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 $65 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Dover?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Dover are Edgehill ($1,750/mo), Bicentennial Village ($1,800/mo), and Mayfair ($1,850/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?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Dover average around $1,340/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,530/month.
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).