Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on January 8, 2026
Average rent in
Elsmere, DE
Last updated on January 8, 2026
Last updated on January 8, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Elsmere, DE is $1,650. This is -13%, or $250, lower than the national average.
average price per square foot
Median rent
$1,650
6%Total rentals
12
for rent on Zumper.com
As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Elsmere, DE is $1,650. This is -13%, or $250, lower than the national average.
average price per square foot
Rent ranges
Households
Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.
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 price trends in
Elsmere, DE
Rent price trends
Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Elsmere, DE have increased by 1% in the last month and have decreased by 6% in the last year.
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Rent comparables in
Elsmere, DE
The monthly rent for an apartment in Elsmere, DE is $1,818. A 1-bedroom apartment in Elsmere, DE costs about $1,702 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,952. Houses for rent in Elsmere, DE are cheaper, with an average monthly cost of $1,800.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $1,760 | 6% |  109% | |
2 bedroom | $1,800 | 1% | 18% | |
3 bedroom | $1,800 | 20% | 17% | |
4 bedroom | $2,200 | No Change | 19% | |
Studio | $1,295 | - | No Change |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
Elsmere | $1,827 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,818 | 31% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,350 | - | - | |
Houses | $1,800 | 2% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,295
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,760
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
109%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
18%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
20%
Last year
17%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,200
Last year
19%
Elsmere
Average rent
$1,827
Apartments
Average rent
$1,818
Last 30 days
31%
Condos
Average rent
$2,350
Houses
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
2%
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.
Compare rent prices in Elsmere, DE to other cities
Median rent prices in Elsmere, DE for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Avondale, PA.
Elsmere
13%lower than the national median
5%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Elsmere, DE is 8% lower than the median rent in Avondale, PA.
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5d+ ago
12 Beech Ave, Elsmere, DE 19805
4 beds
1 bath
$1,800
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15h ago
Townhouse for rent in Elsmere
1230 Sycamore Ave, Elsmere, DE 19805
3 beds
1 bath
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5d+ ago
12 Beech Ave, Elsmere, DE 19805
4 beds
1 bath
$1,800
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5d+ ago
12 Beech Ave, Elsmere, DE 19805
4 beds
1 bath
$1,800
Apartment for rent
15h ago
Townhouse for rent in Elsmere
1230 Sycamore Ave, Elsmere, DE 19805
3 beds
1 bath
$1,800
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