Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 16, 2026
Average rent in
New Castle, DE
Average rent in
Last updated on September 16, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in New Castle
$1,620/mo
1%vs previous year
The average rent in New Castle is $1,620 per month as of September 2026. This is 15% below the national average rent, or $280 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in New Castle
15
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 1% 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 $1,452, whereas a house costs $2,150. 1-bedroom apartments in New Castle run $1,399 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,500.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,284 | 1% |  14% | |
1 bedroom | $1,287 | 2% | 3% | |
2 bedroom | $1,550 | 4% | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $2,100 | 2% | 4% | |
4 bedroom | $2,400 | 48% | 37% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Collins Park | $1,862 | |
New Castle Historic District | $2,100 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,452 | 1% | 2% | |
Condos | $1,650 | No Change | 3% | |
Houses | $2,150 | 17% | No Change | |
Rooms | $913 | 14% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,284
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
14%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,287
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,550
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,100
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
4%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,400
Last 30 days
48%
Last year
37%
New Castle Historic District
Average rent
$2,100
Collins Park
Average rent
$1,862
Apartments
Average rent
$1,452
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
Condos
Average rent
$1,650
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
3%
Houses
Average rent
$2,150
Last 30 days
17%
Rooms
Average rent
$913
Last 30 days
14%
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
32%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in New Castle, DE is 35% lower than the median rent in Bear, DE.
Average rent in nearby cities
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20%$2,425
19%$1,500
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10%$1,817
6%$1,435
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1%$1,792
5%Discover rentals in New Castle, DE
4d ago
152 East 3rd Street ##B, New Castle, DE 19720
1 bed
1 bath
$750
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 6
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in New Castle
16 Mowery Rd, New Castle, DE 19720
2 beds
1 bath
$1,500
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Collins Park house for rent in New Castle
118 Atlas Dr, New Castle, DE 19720
3 beds
1 bath
$1,950
House for rent
3d ago
New Castle Historic District apartment for rent in New Castle
41 W 5th St #1, New Castle, DE 19720
1 bed
1 bath
$2,150
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
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
550 S Dupont Hwy, New Castle, DE 19720
Studio–3 beds
1 bath
$1,251–$2,260
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
2801 Stonebridge Blvd, New Castle, DE 19720
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,663–$2,445
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
2801 Stonebridge Blvd, New Castle, DE 19720
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,612–$1,710
Apartment for rent
5m ago
595 Tulip Ln, New Castle, DE 19720
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,121–$3,030
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
550 S Dupont Hwy, New Castle, DE 19720
Studio–3 beds
1 bath
$1,251–$2,260
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
2801 Stonebridge Blvd, New Castle, DE 19720
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,663–$2,445
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
2801 Stonebridge Blvd, New Castle, DE 19720
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,612–$1,710
Apartment for rent
5m ago
595 Tulip Ln, New Castle, DE 19720
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,121–$3,030
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
550 S Dupont Hwy, New Castle, DE 19720
Studio–3 beds
1 bath
$1,251–$2,260
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
2801 Stonebridge Blvd, New Castle, DE 19720
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,663–$2,445
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in New Castle
18 Aquilla Ave, New Castle, DE 19720
3 beds
1 bath
$2,399
House for rent
5d+ ago
Collins Park house for rent in New Castle
118 Atlas Dr, New Castle, DE 19720
3 beds
1 bath
$1,950
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 $1,620 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in New Castle?
Average rent prices in New Castle have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 1% 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 $280 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).