Last updated on July 30, 2026

Average rent in
New Castle, DE

Median rent

Median rent in New Castle

$1,680/mo

increased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in New Castle is $1,680 per month as of July 2026. This is 13% below the national average rent, or $250 less per month.

$1.54

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in New Castle

19

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of New Castle rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in New Castle, DE

Average rent prices in New Castle have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 2% 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 $1,477, whereas a house costs $1,950. 1-bedroom apartments in New Castle run $1,389 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,500.

Listings

Studio

$1,324

4%

10%

1 bedroom

$1,379

3%

2%

2 bedroom

$1,550

6%

No Change

3 bedroom

$2,100

3%

4%

4 bedroom

$2,300

No Change

44%

Studio

Average rent

$1,324

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

10%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,379

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,550

Last 30 days

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,100

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,300

Last year

44%

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

Median rent price$1,680
decreased by13%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,999
increased by4%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in New Castle, DE is 16% lower than the median rent in Bear, DE.

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

16 Mowery Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in New Castle

SINGLE_FAMILY - NEW CASTLE, DE

16 Mowery Rd, New Castle, DE 19720

2 beds

1 bath

$1,500

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

New Castle Historic District townhouse for rent in New Castle

TOWNHOME - NEW CASTLE, DE

623 Cherry St, New Castle, DE 19720

2 beds

1.5 baths

$1,550

House for rent

10 Baylis St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in New Castle

SINGLE_FAMILY - NEW CASTLE, DE

10 Baylis St, New Castle, DE 19720

2 beds

1 bath

$1,550

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 $1,680 per month as of July 25, 2026.

Is rent up or down in New Castle?

Average rent prices in New Castle have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.

How does New Castle rent compare to the national average?

Rent in New Castle is 13% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $250 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 $67,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in New Castle?

Based on our current listings, New Castle welcomes pets with 78% of rental apartments accommodating furry companions. With an average of about 51 listings available monthly, this works out to roughly 40 pet-friendly options each month.

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).

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