Last updated on June 14, 2026

Average rent in
Hockessin, DE

Median rent

Median rent in Hockessin

$1,772/mo

decreased by37%

vs previous year

The average rent in Hockessin is $1,772 per month as of June 2026. This is 9% below the national average rent, or $177 less per month.

$1.26

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Hockessin

14

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Hockessin rentals at each price point

40%30%20%10%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Hockessin, DE, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Hockessin, DE

Average rent prices in Hockessin have increased by 40% over the last month and have decreased by 37% 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 Hockessin, DE

Rent prices in Hockessin vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Hockessin is $1,949, whereas a house costs $2,400. 1-bedroom apartments in Hockessin run $1,494 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,630.

Listings

Studio

$1,284

-

-

1 bedroom

$1,495

-

-

2 bedroom

$1,595

40%

-

3 bedroom

$2,400

2%

16%

4 bedroom

$3,600

10%

12%

Studio

Average rent

$1,284

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,495

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,595

Last 30 days

40%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,400

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

16%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,600

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

12%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Hockessin, 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 Hockessin, DE compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Hockessin and Cheswold by all bedroom counts and property types.

Hockessin

Median rent price$1,772
decreased by9%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,967
increased by1%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Hockessin, DE is 10% lower than the median rent in Cheswold, DE.

Discover rentals in Hockessin, DE

30 Kings Grant Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Hockessin

SingleFamilyResidence - HOCKESSIN, DE

30 Kings Grant Rd, Hockessin, DE 19707

4 beds

2.5 baths

$2,900

House for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Hockessin, DE

Quick answers to common questions about the Hockessin rental market.

How much is rent in Hockessin?

The average rent in Hockessin is $1,772 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Hockessin?

Average rent prices in Hockessin have increased by 40% over the last month and have decreased by 37% since last year.

How does Hockessin rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Hockessin is 9% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $177 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Hockessin?

To comfortably afford rent in Hockessin, you'd need to earn approximately $71,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Hockessin?

Utilities are rarely included in Hockessin rental properties, with essentially no listings offering this benefit. Renters should budget separately for electricity, water, gas, and other utility costs when planning their monthly housing expenses.

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).

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