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Last updated on November 13, 2026
Average rent in
Lewes, DE
Average rent in
Last updated on November 13, 2026
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Key takeaways for renters
Where Lewes rent stands today
Lewes, DE rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $2,300/month. Month over month, rents increased 8.5%, showing recent upward movement despite the small annual change.
Compared to national trends
Lewes runs 21.1% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, placing it in the higher price tier for renters. The market offers 69 total rentals, mostly houses, which shape the local inventory.
Price ranges
Studio rents in Lewes sit around $1,950/month, 1-bedrooms at $1,600/month, and 2-bedrooms at $1,900/month, with 3-bedrooms at $2,388/month and 4+ bedrooms reaching $2,850/month. This range reflects the variety of bedroom sizes available to renters.
What you'll pay
Houses command a median rent of $2,500/month while apartments are lower at $2,045/month. Houses make up 65% of total rentals, influencing the overall market pricing.
Median rent
Median rent in Lewes
$2,300/mo
vs previous year
The average rent in Lewes is $2,300 per month as of November 2026. This is 21% above the national average rent, or $400 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Lewes
69
for rent on Zumper.com as of November 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Lewes rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Lewes, DE
Average rent prices in Lewes have increased by 8% over the last month and have remained the same 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 $2,045, whereas a house costs $2,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Lewes run $1,600 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,800.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,950 | No Change |  32% | |
1 bedroom | $1,600 |  9% | 7% | |
2 bedroom | $1,900 | 3% | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $2,387 | No Change | 6% | |
4 bedroom | $2,850 | 1% | 11% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Lewes, DE.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,045 | 2% | 23% | |
Condos | $1,950 | No Change | 7% | |
Houses | $2,500 | 4% | 4% | |
Rooms | $875 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,950
Last year
32%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,600
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
7%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,900
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,387
Last year
6%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,850
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
11%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Lewes, DE.
Apartments
Average rent
$2,045
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
23%
Condos
Average rent
$1,950
Last year
7%
Houses
Average rent
$2,500
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
4%
Rooms
Average rent
$875
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
21%higher than the national median
22%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Lewes, DE is 1% lower than the median rent in Bethany Beach, DE.
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Discover rentals in Lewes, DE
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Lewes
3 beds
2 baths
$1,700
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
17320 Water View Dr #0089, Lewes, DE 19958
3 beds
2 baths
$1,850
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
Apartment for rent in Lewes
3 beds
2 baths
$2,000
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Lewes
34677 Villa Cir #502, Lewes, DE 19958
3 beds
2 baths
$2,050
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.Apartment for rent
2d ago
House for rent in Lewes
18925 Corolla Way Lot 20, Lewes, DE 19958
4 beds
4.5 baths
$4,000
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
House for rent in Lewes
10150 Rockland St, Lewes, DE 19958
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,895
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
2h ago
10150 Rockland St, Lewes, DE 19958
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,700–$4,071
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lewes
10150 Rockland St, Lewes, DE 19958
2 beds
2.5 baths
$3,395
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
10h ago
House for rent in Lewes
3 beds
3.5 baths
$2,500
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
3d ago
House for rent in Lewes
4 beds
2.5 baths
$3,400
Price dropped $200Fees 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
House for rent in Lewes
3 beds
2.5 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
Verified
17320 Water View Dr #0089, Lewes, DE 19958
3 beds
2 baths
$1,850
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
Verified
17320 Water View Dr #0089, Lewes, DE 19958
3 beds
2 baths
$1,850
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
3d ago
36916 Crooked Hammock Way, Lewes, DE 19958
2–3 beds
2 baths
$1,995–$2,295
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lewes
16285 Rockport Dr, Lewes, DE 19958
5 beds
3.5 baths
$2,695
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
House for rent in Lewes
122 Henlopen Shores Cir #1, Lewes, DE 19958
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,800
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
Available Nov 1
3d ago
House for rent in Lewes
4 beds
2.5 baths
$3,400
Price dropped $200Fees 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
Verified
17320 Water View Dr #0089, Lewes, DE 19958
3 beds
2 baths
$1,850
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
1d ago
Emden Lane, Lewes, DE 19958
2 beds
2 baths
$1,488
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lewes
16285 Rockport Dr, Lewes, DE 19958
5 beds
3.5 baths
$2,695
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 Lewes, DE
Quick answers to common questions about the Lewes rental market.
How much is rent in Lewes?
The average rent in Lewes is $2,300 per month as of November 7, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Lewes?
Average rent prices in Lewes have increased by 8% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.
How does Lewes rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Lewes is 21% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $400 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 $92,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Lewes?
January offers the best rental rates in Lewes, with prices running about 14% lower than the peak summer month of June.
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).