Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 13, 2026
Average rent in
Milton, DE
Average rent in
Last updated on August 13, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Milton
$2,300/mo
8%vs previous year
The average rent in Milton is $2,300 per month as of August 2026. This is 19% above the national average rent, or $375 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Milton
17
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Milton rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Milton, DE
Average rent prices in Milton have increased by 5% over the last month and have decreased by 8% 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 $1,925, whereas a house costs $2,475. 1-bedroom apartments in Milton run $1,545 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,650.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $3,400 | - | - | |
1 bedroom | $1,600 | No Change |  36% | |
2 bedroom | $1,900 | No Change | - | |
3 bedroom | $2,300 | 5% | 7% | |
4 bedroom | $2,800 | 1% | 4% |
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 | $1,925 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $2,017 | No Change | No Change | |
Houses | $2,475 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $875 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$3,400
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,600
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
36%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,900
Last 30 days
No Change
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,300
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
7%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,800
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
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
$1,925
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$2,017
Houses
Average rent
$2,475
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$875
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
19%higher than the national median
31%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Milton, DE is 9% lower than the median rent in Bethany Beach, DE.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,525
4%$1,925
2%$2,375
9%$2,100
3%$2,100
11%$1,830
11%$1,789
42%$2,175
20%$2,550
15%$1,900
11%$1,800
5%$1,900
6%Discover rentals in Milton, DE
5d+ ago
House for rent in Milton
109 Union St #C, Milton, DE 19968
2 beds
1 bath
$1,495
House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Milton
2 beds
1 bath
$1,495
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Milton
4 beds
2 baths
$1,500
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Milton
14446 Slim St, Milton, DE 19968
3 beds
2 baths
$1,750
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Milton
16527 John Rowland Trl #136, Milton, DE 19968
3 beds
2 baths
$2,800
House for rent
5d+ 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
3 beds
2 baths
$2,495
House for rent
5d+ 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
4 beds
2.5 baths
$3,300
House for rent
4d ago
House for rent in Milton
29662 Riverstone Dr, Milton, DE 19968
4 beds
3 baths
$2,750
House for rent
5d+ ago
609 Grove Cir, Milton, DE 19968
1 bed
1 bath
$1,545–$1,935
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Milton
4 beds
3 baths
$2,800
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Milton
4 beds
2.5 baths
$3,300
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Milton
14446 Slim St, Milton, DE 19968
3 beds
2 baths
$1,750
House for rent
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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 $2,300 per month as of August 8, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Milton?
Average rent prices in Milton have increased by 5% over the last month and have decreased by 8% since last year.
How does Milton rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Milton is 19% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $375 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 $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 Milton?
Based on our current listings, utilities-included rentals are rare in Milton, showing up in just 0.10% of units. Two-bedroom and three-bedroom apartments each have about 0.10% to 0.19% of listings with utilities included, while studios and one-bedrooms don't offer this option.
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).