Last updated on October 31, 2026

Average rent in
Millsboro, DE

Median rent

Median rent in Millsboro

$2,200/mo

increased by10%

vs previous year

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

$1.27

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Millsboro

35

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Millsboro 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

Rent trends in Millsboro, DE

Average rent prices in Millsboro have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 10% 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 Millsboro, DE

Rent prices in Millsboro vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Millsboro is $1,900, whereas a house costs $2,250. 1-bedroom apartments in Millsboro run $1,551 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,719.

Listings

Studio

$3,400

No Change

13%

1 bedroom

$1,507

8%

10%

2 bedroom

$1,800

No Change

5%

3 bedroom

$2,200

No Change

4%

4 bedroom

$2,650

No Change

5%

Studio

Average rent

$3,400

Last year

13%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,507

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

10%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,650

Last year

5%

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

Compare median rent prices in Millsboro and Berlin by all bedroom counts and property types.

Millsboro

Median rent price$2,200
increased by16%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,200
increased by16%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Millsboro, DE is equal to the median rent in Berlin, MD.

Discover rentals in Millsboro, DE

25940 Starboard Dr #72 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Millsboro

Residential Lease, MILLSBORO, DE

25940 Starboard Dr #72, Millsboro, DE 19966

3 beds

2 baths

$1,500

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.
1306 Caitlins Way - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Millsboro

Residential Lease, MILLSBORO, DE

1306 Caitlins Way, Millsboro, DE 19966

3 beds

2 baths

$1,650

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.
35257 Wright Way - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Millsboro

Residential Lease, MILLSBORO, DE

35257 Wright Way, Millsboro, DE 19966

3 beds

3.5 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.
20550 Asheville Dr - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

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3 beds

3 baths

$1,901

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 Millsboro, DE

Quick answers to common questions about the Millsboro rental market.

How much is rent in Millsboro?

The average rent in Millsboro is $2,200 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Millsboro?

Average rent prices in Millsboro have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 10% since last year.

How does Millsboro rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Millsboro 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 Millsboro?

To comfortably afford rent in Millsboro, you'd need to earn approximately $88,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

June historically offers the lowest rents in Millsboro, with prices running about 11% lower than December, which sees the highest rents of the year. If inventory returns to the market, timing your search for June could result in better pricing compared to winter months.

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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