Bedroom count
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Last updated on October 29, 2026
Average rent in
Hockessin, DE
Average rent in
Last updated on October 29, 2026
Bedroom count
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Median rent
Median rent in Hockessin
$2,500/mo
5%vs previous year
The average rent in Hockessin is $2,500 per month as of October 2026. This is 32% above the national average rent, or $600 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Hockessin
13
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Hockessin rentals at each price point
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 61% over the last month and have decreased by 5% 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 $1,874, whereas a house costs $2,897. 1-bedroom apartments in Hockessin run $1,507 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,715.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,279 | - | 6% | |
1 bedroom | $1,500 | - |  5% | |
2 bedroom | $1,762 | 40% | - | |
3 bedroom | $2,397 | 2% | 8% | |
4 bedroom | $4,250 | 12% | 19% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Hockessin | $2,300 | |
Hockessin Chase | $2,150 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,874 | No Change | 19% | |
Condos | $1,850 | 40% | - | |
Houses | $2,897 | 61% | 8% |
Studio
Average rent
$1,279
Last year
6%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,500
Last year
5%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,762
Last 30 days
40%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,397
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
8%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,250
Last 30 days
12%
Last year
19%
Hockessin Chase
Average rent
$2,150
Hockessin
Average rent
$2,300
Apartments
Average rent
$1,874
Last year
19%
Condos
Average rent
$1,850
Last 30 days
40%
Houses
Average rent
$2,897
Last 30 days
61%
Last year
8%
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
32%higher than the national median
5%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Hockessin, DE is 25% higher than the median rent in Cheswold, DE.
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174%Discover rentals in Hockessin, DE
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Hockessin
212 Grove View Dr, Hockessin, DE 19707
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,990
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
12h ago
House for rent in Hockessin
1891 Brackenville Rd, Hockessin, DE 19707
4 beds
3.5 baths
$6,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
12h ago
House for rent in Hockessin
1891 Brackenville Rd, Hockessin, DE 19707
4 beds
3.5 baths
$6,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Hockessin
3 beds
2 baths
$2,795
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Hockessin
212 Grove View Dr, Hockessin, DE 19707
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,990
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Hockessin
212 Grove View Dr, Hockessin, DE 19707
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,990
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.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 $2,500 per month as of October 24, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Hockessin?
Average rent prices in Hockessin have increased by 61% over the last month and have decreased by 5% since last year.
How does Hockessin rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Hockessin is 32% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $600 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 $100,000/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).