Last updated on May 25, 2026

Average rent in
Magnolia, DE

Median rent

Median rent in Magnolia

$2,350/mo

increased by25%

vs previous year

The average rent in Magnolia is $2,350 per month as of May 2026. This is 21% above the national average rent, or $400 more per month.

$1.14

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Magnolia

18

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Magnolia rentals at each price point

80%60%40%20%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Magnolia, DE

Average rent prices in Magnolia have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 25% 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 $1,375, whereas a house costs $2,350. 1-bedroom apartments in Magnolia run $1,450 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,495.

Listings

Studio

$1,295

-

-

1 bedroom

$1,450

No Change

-

2 bedroom

$1,735

2%

25%

3 bedroom

$2,125

3%

15%

4 bedroom

$2,900

2%

17%

Studio

Average rent

$1,295

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,450

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,735

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

25%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,125

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

15%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,900

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

17%

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$2,350
increased by21%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,300
increased by18%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Magnolia, DE is 2% higher than the median rent in Bethany Beach, DE.

Discover rentals in Magnolia, DE

27 Crowberry Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Magnolia

TOWNHOME - Contemporary - MAGNOLIA, DE

27 Crowberry Dr, Magnolia, DE 19962

3 beds

2.5 baths

$1,950

House for rent

23 Huckleberry Dr - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Townhouse for rent in Magnolia

TOWNHOME - Contemporary - MAGNOLIA, DE

23 Huckleberry Dr, Magnolia, DE 19962

3 beds

2.5 baths

$1,975

House for rent

P&I- 23 Huckleberry Drive #1 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Townhouse for rent in Magnolia

P&I-23 Huckleberry Drive - 1

P&I- 23 Huckleberry Drive #1, Magnolia, DE 19962

3 beds

2.5 baths

$1,975

House for rent

Available Mar 31

110 Fox Dale Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Magnolia

SINGLE_FAMILY - Ranch - MAGNOLIA, DE

110 Fox Dale Rd, Magnolia, DE 19962

4 beds

2 baths

$2,350

House for rent

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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 $2,350 per month as of May 23, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Magnolia?

Average rent prices in Magnolia have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 25% since last year.

How does Magnolia rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Magnolia 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 Magnolia?

To comfortably afford rent in Magnolia, you'd need to earn approximately $94,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Utilities are rarely included in rent across Magnolia rental properties. Less than 1% of listings include utilities as part of the monthly rent, regardless of apartment size. Renters should budget separately for electricity, water, gas, and other utility costs when planning their housing expenses.

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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