Bedroom count
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Last updated on August 28, 2026
Average rent in
Elsmere, DE
Average rent in
Last updated on August 28, 2026
Bedroom count
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Median rent
Median rent in Elsmere
$1,915/mo
11%vs previous year
The average rent in Elsmere is $1,915 per month as of August 2026. This is 1% below the national average rent, or $10 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Elsmere
11
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 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 remained the same over the last month and have increased by 11% 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
Elsmere, DE
Rent prices in Elsmere vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Elsmere is $1,889, whereas a house costs $2,250. 1-bedroom apartments in Elsmere run $1,600 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,570.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,050 | - | - | |
1 bedroom | $1,825 |  6% | - | |
2 bedroom | $2,425 | 4% | 35% | |
3 bedroom | $2,200 | 6% | - | |
4 bedroom | $2,700 | No Change | 54% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Elsmere | $1,940 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,889 | No Change | 9% | |
Condos | $2,050 | - | - | |
Houses | $2,250 | 1% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,050
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,825
Last 30 days
6%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,425
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
35%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,200
Last 30 days
6%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,700
Last year
54%
Elsmere
Average rent
$1,940
Apartments
Average rent
$1,889
Last year
9%
Condos
Average rent
$2,050
Houses
Average rent
$2,250
Last 30 days
1%
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
1%lower than the national median
9%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Elsmere, DE is 9% higher than the median rent in Avondale, PA.
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174%Discover rentals in Elsmere, DE
5d+ ago
12 Beech Ave, Elsmere, DE 19805
4 beds
1 bath
$1,800
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Elsmere
2 beds
1 bath
$1,700
House for rent
Available Nov 15
5d+ ago
12 Beech Ave, Elsmere, DE 19805
4 beds
1 bath
$1,800
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Elsmere
2 beds
1 bath
$1,700
House for rent
Available Nov 15
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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 $1,915 per month as of August 22, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Elsmere?
Average rent prices in Elsmere have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 11% since last year.
How does Elsmere rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Elsmere is 1% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $10 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 $77,000/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).