Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on April 30, 2026

Average rent in
New Castle, DE

Last updated on April 30, 2026

Last updated on April 30, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in New Castle, DE is $1,648. This is -15%, or $300, lower than the national average.

$1.93

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,648

increased by3%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

17

for rent on Zumper.com

As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in New Castle, DE is $1,648. This is -15%, or $300, lower than the national average.

$1.93

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

3%
31%
60%
3%
3%
$0-$750$0 - $750
$751-$1,500$751 - $1,500
$1,501-$2,250$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251-$3,000$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+$3,001+

Households

62%
38%
Owner-occupied
Renter-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
New Castle, DE

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in New Castle, DE have remained the same in the last month and have increased by 3% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
New Castle, DE

The monthly rent for an apartment in New Castle, DE is $1,621. A 1-bedroom apartment in New Castle, DE costs about $1,225 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,647. Houses for rent in New Castle, DE are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,900.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,850

8%

41%

2 bedroom

$1,647

1%

13%

3 bedroom

$1,975

5%

4%

4 bedroom

$2,595

11%

12%

Studio

$1,284

7%

No Change

Studio

Average rent

$1,284

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

No Change

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,850

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

41%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,647

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

13%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,975

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,595

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

12%

The table above reflects average rent prices in New Castle, 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.

Compare rent prices in New Castle, DE to other cities

Median rent prices in New Castle, DE for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Bear, DE.

New Castle

Median rent price$1,648
decreased by15%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,825
decreased by6%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in New Castle, DE is 10% lower than the median rent in Bear, DE.

More data insights and reports

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Discover rentals in New Castle, DE

152 E 3rd St #B - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.4

Very good

152 E 3rd St #B

152 East 3rd Street ##B, New Castle, DE 19720

1 bed

1 bath

$750

Apartment for rent

Available Apr 6

Sophias Place West - Photo 1 of 1

18h ago

9.6

Excellent

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Sophias Place West

2801 Stonebridge Blvd, New Castle, DE 19720

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,448–$1,762

Price drop

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221 Highland Blvd Apt A #A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in New Castle

Apartment - NEW CASTLE, DE

221 Highland Blvd Apt A #A, New Castle, DE 19720

2 beds

2 baths

$1,600

Condo for rent

901 Willings Way #901 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in New Castle

CONDOS - Contemporary - NEW CASTLE, DE

901 Willings Way #901, New Castle, DE 19720

2 beds

2 baths

$1,650

Condo for rent

102 Stone Hurst Ct - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Condo for rent in New Castle

APARTMENT - Contemporary - NEW CASTLE, DE

102 Stone Hurst Ct, New Castle, DE 19720

2 beds

2 baths

$1,900

$1,750

Price drop

Condo for rent

19 Danville Ct - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Townhouse for rent in New Castle

House for rent

Available Aug 1