Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 29, 2026
Average rent in
Hockessin, DE
Average rent in
Last updated on July 29, 2026
Bedroom count
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Median rent
Median rent in Hockessin
$2,092/mo
29%vs previous year
The average rent in Hockessin is $2,092 per month as of July 2026. This is 8% above the national average rent, or $162 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Hockessin
16
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Hockessin rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Hockessin, DE
Average rent prices in Hockessin have increased by 16% over the last month and have decreased by 29% 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 $1,682, whereas a house costs $2,575. 1-bedroom apartments in Hockessin run $1,525 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,695.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,284 | - | - | |
1 bedroom | $1,475 | - | - | |
2 bedroom | $1,734 | 40% | - | |
3 bedroom | $2,200 | No Change | 21% | |
4 bedroom | $3,850 | 10% |  1% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Hockessin | $1,850 | |
Hockessin Chase | $1,770 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,682 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,850 | 40% | - | |
Houses | $2,575 | 10% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,284
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,475
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,734
Last 30 days
40%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,200
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
21%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,850
Last 30 days
10%
Last year
1%
Hockessin
Average rent
$1,850
Hockessin Chase
Average rent
$1,770
Apartments
Average rent
$1,682
Condos
Average rent
$1,850
Last 30 days
40%
Houses
Average rent
$2,575
Last 30 days
10%
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
8%higher than the national median
7%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Hockessin, DE is 16% higher than the median rent in Cheswold, DE.
Average rent in nearby cities
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35%$1,495
23%$1,695
12%$1,782
147%Discover rentals in Hockessin, DE
5d+ ago
House for rent in Hockessin
238 Pond Dr #1, Hockessin, DE 19707
4 beds
2.5 baths
$3,350
$2,995
Price drop
House for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Hockessin
1891 Brackenville Rd, Hockessin, DE 19707
4 beds
3.5 baths
$7,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Hockessin
3 beds
3 baths
$2,795
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Hockessin
301 Wagon Wheel Ln, Hockessin, DE 19707
4 beds
3.5 baths
$3,650
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Hockessin
238 Pond Dr #1, Hockessin, DE 19707
4 beds
2.5 baths
$3,350
$2,995
Price drop
House for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Hockessin
3 beds
3 baths
$2,795
House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Hockessin
1285 Madison Ln, Hockessin, DE 19707
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,800
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Hockessin
238 Pond Dr #1, Hockessin, DE 19707
4 beds
2.5 baths
$3,350
$2,995
Price drop
House for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Hockessin
301 Wagon Wheel Ln, Hockessin, DE 19707
4 beds
3.5 baths
$3,650
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 $2,092 per month as of July 25, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Hockessin?
Average rent prices in Hockessin have increased by 16% over the last month and have decreased by 29% since last year.
How does Hockessin rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Hockessin is 8% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $162 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Hockessin?
To comfortably afford rent in Hockessin, you'd need to earn approximately $84,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Hockessin?
Based on our current listings, utilities-included rentals are extremely rare in Hockessin, appearing in under 1% of available apartments across all bedroom types.
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).