Last updated on October 13, 2026

Average rent in
Magnolia, DE

Median rent

Median rent in Magnolia

$2,200/mo

increased by13%

vs previous year

The average rent in Magnolia is $2,200 per month as of October 2026. This is 16% above the national average rent, or $300 more per month.

$1.48

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Magnolia

11

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Magnolia rentals at each price point

90%68%45%23%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

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

Rent trends in Magnolia, DE

Average rent prices in Magnolia have decreased by 9% over the last month and have increased by 13% 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 Magnolia, DE

Rent prices in Magnolia vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Magnolia is $1,500, whereas a house costs $2,250. 1-bedroom apartments in Magnolia run $1,512 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,580.

Listings

Studio

$1,305

-

4%

1 bedroom

$1,455

No Change

-

2 bedroom

$1,550

6%

28%

3 bedroom

$2,100

No Change

8%

4 bedroom

$2,500

No Change

11%

Studio

Average rent

$1,305

Last year

4%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,455

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,550

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

28%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,100

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

8%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

11%

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

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

Magnolia

Median rent price$2,200
increased by16%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,325
increased by22%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Magnolia, DE is 5% lower than the median rent in Bethany Beach, DE.

Discover rentals in Magnolia, DE

5 S Main St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Magnolia

Residential Lease, MAGNOLIA, DE

5 S Main St, Magnolia, DE 19962

2 beds

1 bath

$1,250

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.
158 Bellflower Ln - Photo 1 of 1

7h ago

House for rent in Magnolia

158 Bellflower Ln, Magnolia, DE 19962

4 beds

3.5 baths

$1,533

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.
49 Winding Wood Dr - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

House for rent in Magnolia

Residential Lease, MAGNOLIA, DE

49 Winding Wood Dr, Magnolia, DE 19962

3 beds

2 baths

$1,900

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.
4 Thorn St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Magnolia

Residential Lease, MAGNOLIA, DE

4 Thorn St, Magnolia, DE 19962

3 beds

1 bath

$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.

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Frequently asked questions for Magnolia, DE

Quick answers to common questions about the Magnolia rental market.

How much is rent in Magnolia?

The average rent in Magnolia is $2,200 per month as of October 10, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Magnolia?

Average rent prices in Magnolia have decreased by 9% over the last month and have increased by 13% since last year.

How does Magnolia rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Magnolia is 16% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $300 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Magnolia?

To comfortably afford rent in Magnolia, you'd need to earn approximately $88,000/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).

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