Last updated on June 15, 2026

Average rent in
New Castle, DE

Median rent

Median rent in New Castle

$1,633/mo

increased by11%

vs previous year

The average rent in New Castle is $1,633 per month as of June 2026. This is 16% below the national average rent, or $317 less per month.

$1.58

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in New Castle

20

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 11% 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 $1,539, whereas a house costs $1,850. 1-bedroom apartments in New Castle run $1,409 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,494.

Listings

Studio

$1,284

2%

11%

1 bedroom

$1,454

5%

17%

2 bedroom

$1,585

No Change

19%

3 bedroom

$2,100

2%

6%

4 bedroom

$2,350

No Change

3%

Studio

Average rent

$1,284

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

11%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,454

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

17%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,585

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

19%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,100

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,350

Last year

3%

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$1,633
decreased by16%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,999
increased by3%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in New Castle, DE is 18% lower than the median rent in Bear, DE.

Discover rentals in New Castle, DE

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

1d ago

7.8

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

733 Center St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in New Castle

TOWNHOME - Colonial - NEW CASTLE, DE

733 Center St, New Castle, DE 19720

2 beds

1 bath

$1,500

House for rent

36 Thorn Ln - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Townhouse for rent in New Castle

House for rent

10 Burton Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in New Castle

SINGLE_FAMILY - Rambler - NEW CASTLE, DE

10 Burton Ave, New Castle, DE 19720

3 beds

1 bath

$1,900

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 $1,633 per month as of June 13, 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 11% since last year.

How does New Castle rent compare to the national average?

Rent in New Castle is 16% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $317 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.

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

The average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in New Castle, De is $1,335, while a 2-bedroom apartment averages $1,528.

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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