Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 28, 2026
Average rent in
Milton, DE
Average rent in
Last updated on June 28, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Milton
$2,050/mo
11%vs previous year
The average rent in Milton is $2,050 per month as of June 2026. This is 5% above the national average rent, or $100 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Milton
20
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Milton rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Milton, DE
Average rent prices in Milton have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 11% 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
Milton, DE
Rent prices in Milton vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Milton is $1,827, whereas a house costs $2,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Milton run $1,545 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,650.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,100 | - | - | |
1 bedroom | $1,800 | No Change |  82% | |
2 bedroom | $1,760 | 6% | - | |
3 bedroom | $2,250 | No Change | 4% | |
4 bedroom | $2,800 | 6% | 7% |
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 Milton, DE.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,827 | 4% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,800 | No Change | - | |
Houses | $2,200 | 6% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,100
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
82%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,760
Last 30 days
6%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,250
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
4%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,800
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
7%
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 Milton, DE.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,827
Last 30 days
4%
Condos
Average rent
$1,800
Houses
Average rent
$2,200
Last 30 days
6%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Milton, 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 Milton, DE compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Milton and Bethany Beach by all bedroom counts and property types.
Milton
5%higher than the national median
33%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Milton, DE is 21% lower than the median rent in Bethany Beach, DE.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,600
25%$2,000
9%$2,247
15%$2,000
5%$2,200
4%$1,700
$1,800
21%$2,487
2%$2,800
13%$1,800
19%$2,125
7%$2,900
354%Discover rentals in Milton, DE
3d ago
House for rent in Milton
24007 Harvest Cir, Milton, DE 19968
3 beds
2 baths
$3,000
$1,500
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jul 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Milton
4 beds
2 baths
$1,500
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Milton
27644 Dunstan Ct #1, Milton, DE 19968
3 beds
2 baths
$1,850
House for rent
Available Jul 1
3d ago
Apartment for rent in Milton
104 Federal St #A, Milton, DE 19968
3 beds
1 bath
$1,900
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Milton
24697 Broadkill Rd, Milton, DE 19968
1 bed
1 bath
$1,600
House for rent
2d ago
609 Grove Cir, Milton, DE 19968
1 bed
1 bath
$1,545–$1,935
Apartment for rent
2d ago
609 Grove Cir, Milton, DE 19968
1 bed
1 bath
$1,545–$1,935
Apartment for rent
3d ago
House for rent in Milton
24007 Harvest Cir, Milton, DE 19968
3 beds
2 baths
$3,000
$1,500
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jul 1
2d ago
609 Grove Cir, Milton, DE 19968
1 bed
1 bath
$1,545–$1,935
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Milton
29658 Riverstone Dr, Milton, DE 19968
4 beds
3 baths
$2,900
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Milton
29662 Riverstone Dr, Milton, DE 19968
4 beds
3 baths
$2,900
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Milton
3 beds
2 baths
$2,200
House for rent
3d ago
House for rent in Milton
24007 Harvest Cir, Milton, DE 19968
3 beds
2 baths
$3,000
$1,500
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jul 1
3d ago
Apartment for rent in Milton
104 Federal St #A, Milton, DE 19968
3 beds
1 bath
$1,900
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Milton
27644 Dunstan Ct #1, Milton, DE 19968
3 beds
2 baths
$1,850
House for rent
Available Jul 1
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Frequently asked questions for Milton, DE
Quick answers to common questions about the Milton rental market.
How much is rent in Milton?
The average rent in Milton is $2,050 per month as of June 27, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Milton?
Average rent prices in Milton have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 11% since last year.
How does Milton rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Milton is 5% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $100 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Milton?
To comfortably afford rent in Milton, you'd need to earn approximately $82,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Milton?
Milton's rental market is relatively small, with an average of 18 listings available per month. Renters should be prepared to act quickly when a suitable apartment becomes available.
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).