Average Rent in Lewes, DE and Rent Price Trends

Rent trends in Lewes, DE

Average rent prices in Lewes have increased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 7% 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
Lewes, DE

Rent prices in Lewes vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Lewes is $2,012, whereas a house costs $2,747. 1-bedroom apartments in Lewes run $2,900 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,990.


Studio	$2,100	68%	-
1 bedroom	$1,600	No Change	-
2 bedroom	$1,850	3%	12%
3 bedroom	$2,795	2%	14%
4 bedroom	$2,975	1%	25%


Apartments	$2,012	4%	9%
Condos	$1,800	2%	No Change
Houses	$2,747	2%	No Change

Studio

Average rent

$2,100

Last 30 days

68%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,600

Last 30 days

No Change

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,850

Last 30 days

Last year

12%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,795

Last 30 days

Last year

14%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,975

Last 30 days

Last year

25%

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

Compare median rent prices in Lewes and Bethany Beach by all bedroom counts and property types.

Lewes

Median rent price$2,450

26%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,600

33%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Lewes, DE is 6% lower than the median rent in Bethany Beach, DE.

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Discover rentals in Lewes, DE

5d+ ago

House for rent in Lewes

18482 Evelynton Rd, Lewes, DE 19958

2 beds

2 baths

$1,650

House for rent

33106 N Village Loop #1301 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Lewes

33106 N Village Loop #1301, Lewes, DE 19958

3 beds

2 baths

$2,000

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Lewes

APARTMENT - Other - LEWES, DE

33106 N Village Loop, Lewes, DE 19958

3 beds

2 baths

$2,000

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Lewes

CONDOS - LEWES, DE

17829 Callaway Dr #37, Lewes, DE 19958

3 beds

2 baths

$2,000

Condo for rent

17432 Slipper Shell Way #5 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Lewes

APARTMENT - Other - LEWES, DE

17432 Slipper Shell Way #5, Lewes, DE 19958

3 beds

2 baths

$2,150

House for rent

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Lewes

117 Lakeside Dr, Lewes, DE 19958

3 beds

3 baths

$2,150

House for rent

17h ago

House for rent in Lewes

23020 Linden Dr, Lewes, DE 19958

3 beds

2 baths

$2,400

House for rent

18h ago

Townhouse for rent in Lewes

Twin/Semi-Detached, Single Family - LEWES, DE

17326 King Phillip Way, Lewes, DE 19958

4 beds

3.5 baths

$2,400

House for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Lewes, DE

Quick answers to common questions about the Lewes rental market.

How much is rent in Lewes?

The average rent in Lewes is $2,450 per month as of June 27, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Lewes?

Average rent prices in Lewes have increased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 7% since last year.

How does Lewes rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Lewes is 26% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $500 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Lewes?

To comfortably afford rent in Lewes, you'd need to earn approximately $98,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Lewes, DE rental prices in 2025 show 1-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,400 per month, while 2-bedroom units rent for around $2,000 monthly. These figures represent current market rates, with 1-bedrooms experiencing a notable decline and 2-bedrooms remaining relatively stable compared to the previous year.

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).