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Last updated on July 13, 2026
Average rent in
Elsmere, DE
Average rent in
Last updated on July 13, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in Elsmere
$1,590/mo
The average rent in Elsmere is $1,590 per month as of July 2026. This is 18% below the national average rent, or $360 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Elsmere
14
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Elsmere rentals at each price point
This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Elsmere, DE, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.
Rent trends in Elsmere, DE
Average rent prices in Elsmere have increased by 4% over the last month.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Elsmere, DE
Rent prices in Elsmere vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Elsmere is $1,567, whereas a house costs $2,050. 1-bedroom apartments in Elsmere run $1,775 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,350.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,725 | - | - | |
1 bedroom | $1,450 |  6% | - | |
2 bedroom | $1,725 | 1% | - | |
3 bedroom | $2,000 |  6% | - | |
4 bedroom | $2,300 | No Change | - |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Elsmere | $2,300 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,567 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,925 | - | No Change | |
Houses | $2,050 | 6% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,725
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,450
Last 30 days
6%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,725
Last 30 days
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
6%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,300
Elsmere
Average rent
$2,300
Apartments
Average rent
$1,567
Condos
Average rent
$1,925
Houses
Average rent
$2,050
Last 30 days
6%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Elsmere, 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 Elsmere, DE compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Elsmere and Avondale by all bedroom counts and property types.
Elsmere
18%lower than the national median
3%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Elsmere, DE is 16% lower than the median rent in Avondale, PA.
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33%$1,992
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29%$1,695
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5%$1,950
3%$2,000
4%$1,945
10%$1,667
173%Discover rentals in Elsmere, DE
2d ago
12 Beech Ave, Elsmere, DE 19805
4 beds
1 bath
$1,800
Apartment for rent
2d ago
12 Beech Ave, Elsmere, DE 19805
4 beds
1 bath
$1,800
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Elsmere, DE
Quick answers to common questions about the Elsmere rental market.
How much is rent in Elsmere?
The average rent in Elsmere is $1,590 per month as of July 11, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Elsmere?
Average rent prices in Elsmere have increased by 4% over the last month.
How does Elsmere rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Elsmere is 18% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $360 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Elsmere?
To comfortably afford rent in Elsmere, you'd need to earn approximately $64,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
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).