Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on November 1, 2026
Average rent in
New Castle, DE
Average rent in
Last updated on November 1, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in New Castle
$1,622/mo
10%vs previous year
The average rent in New Castle is $1,622 per month as of October 2026. This is 15% below the national average rent, or $277 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in New Castle
19
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of New Castle rentals at each price point
Rent trends in New Castle, DE
Average rent prices in New Castle have increased by 4% 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
New Castle, DE
Rent prices in New Castle vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in New Castle is $1,510, whereas a house costs $1,950. 1-bedroom apartments in New Castle run $1,579 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,578.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,284 | 7% |  3% | |
1 bedroom | $1,349 | 3% | 7% | |
2 bedroom | $1,571 | No Change | 7% | |
3 bedroom | $1,969 | 10% | 6% | |
4 bedroom | $2,300 | No Change | 28% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Collins Park | $1,975 | |
New Castle Historic District | $1,795 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,510 | 1% | 5% | |
Condos | $1,675 | No Change | - | |
Houses | $1,950 | 14% | 7% | |
Rooms | $1,127 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,284
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
3%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,349
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
7%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,571
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
7%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,969
Last 30 days
10%
Last year
6%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,300
Last year
28%
New Castle Historic District
Average rent
$1,795
Collins Park
Average rent
$1,975
Apartments
Average rent
$1,510
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
5%
Condos
Average rent
$1,675
Houses
Average rent
$1,950
Last 30 days
14%
Last year
7%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,127
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.
How does rent in New Castle, DE compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in New Castle and Bear by all bedroom counts and property types.
New Castle
15%lower than the national median
5%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in New Castle, DE is 19% lower than the median rent in Bear, DE.
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1%Discover rentals in New Castle, DE
6h ago
152 East 3rd Street ##B, New Castle, DE 19720
1 bed
1 bath
$750
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.Apartment for rent
Available Apr 6
3d ago
Verified
2801 Stonebridge Blvd, New Castle, DE 19720
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,583–$2,365
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
3d ago
House for rent in New Castle
16 Mowery Rd, New Castle, DE 19720
2 beds
1 bath
$1,550
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.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in New Castle
213 Bassett Ave, New Castle, DE 19720
3 beds
1 bath
$1,795
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.House for rent
Available Oct 21
21h ago
Verified
550 S Dupont Hwy, New Castle, DE 19720
Studio–3 beds
1 bath
$1,182–$1,821
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
New Castle Historic District apartment for rent in New Castle
41 W 5th St #1, New Castle, DE 19720
1 bed
1 bath
$2,050
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
New Castle Historic District apartment for rent in New Castle
222 Delaware St #2, New Castle, DE 19720
1 bed
1 bath
$1,775
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.Apartment for rent
9h ago
595 Tulip Ln, New Castle, DE 19720
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,121–$3,175
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
21h ago
Verified
550 S Dupont Hwy, New Castle, DE 19720
Studio–3 beds
1 bath
$1,182–$1,821
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
2801 Stonebridge Blvd, New Castle, DE 19720
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,598–$1,780
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
2801 Stonebridge Blvd, New Castle, DE 19720
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,583–$2,365
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
9h ago
595 Tulip Ln, New Castle, DE 19720
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,121–$3,175
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
21h ago
Verified
550 S Dupont Hwy, New Castle, DE 19720
Studio–3 beds
1 bath
$1,182–$1,821
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
2801 Stonebridge Blvd, New Castle, DE 19720
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,598–$1,780
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
2801 Stonebridge Blvd, New Castle, DE 19720
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,583–$2,365
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
9h ago
595 Tulip Ln, New Castle, DE 19720
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,121–$3,175
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
21h ago
Verified
550 S Dupont Hwy, New Castle, DE 19720
Studio–3 beds
1 bath
$1,182–$1,821
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
New Castle Historic District apartment for rent in New Castle
120 Delaware St #A, New Castle, DE 19720
Studio
1 bath
$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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in New Castle
213 Bassett Ave, New Castle, DE 19720
3 beds
1 bath
$1,795
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.House for rent
Available Oct 21
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in New Castle
50 Freedom Trl, New Castle, DE 19720
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,300
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.House for rent
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Frequently asked questions for New Castle, DE
Quick answers to common questions about the New Castle rental market.
How much is rent in New Castle?
The average rent in New Castle is $1,622 per month as of October 31, 2026.
Is rent up or down in New Castle?
Average rent prices in New Castle have increased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 10% since last year.
How does New Castle rent compare to the national average?
Rent in New Castle is 15% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $277 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in New Castle?
To comfortably afford rent in New Castle, you'd need to earn approximately $65,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
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).