Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 5, 2026
Average rent in
Newark, DE
Average rent in
Last updated on September 5, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Newark rent stands today
Newark, DE rent rose 2.6% year over year, with a current median of $1,950/month. Renters today are paying $80 more per month on average than last year, with rent still 4.8% below the city's recent peak in February 2026.
Compared to national trends
Newark runs 2.1% more expensive than the $1,910/month national median, positioning it as a mid-tier metro with a small total rental inventory of 54 units.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios rent for $1,284/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,460/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,795/month, while 3-bedrooms reach $2,200/month and 4+ bedrooms climb to $3,400/month. The bedroom tiers cover a wide range of renter needs in Newark, DE.
Median rent
Median rent in Newark
$1,950/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in Newark is $1,950 per month as of August 2026. This is 2% above the national average rent, or $40 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Newark
54
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Newark rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Newark, DE
Average rent prices in Newark have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 3% 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
Newark, DE
Rent prices in Newark vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Newark is $1,684, whereas a house costs $2,295. 1-bedroom apartments in Newark run $1,469 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,695.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,284 |  2% | 18% | |
1 bedroom | $1,459 | 1% | 3% | |
2 bedroom | $1,795 | 3% | 5% | |
3 bedroom | $2,200 | 6% | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $3,400 | 1% | 15% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Abbotsford | $2,625 | |
Fairfield | $1,950 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,684 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,599 | 4% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,295 | 11% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,127 | 26% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,284
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
18%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,459
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,795
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
5%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,200
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,400
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
15%
Abbotsford
Average rent
$2,625
Fairfield
Average rent
$1,950
Apartments
Average rent
$1,684
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,599
Last 30 days
4%
Houses
Average rent
$2,295
Last 30 days
11%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,127
Last 30 days
26%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Newark, 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 Newark, DE compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Newark and Bear by all bedroom counts and property types.
Newark
2%higher than the national median
8%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Newark, DE is 5% lower than the median rent in Bear, DE.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,060
3%$1,833
12%$1,964
7%$2,200
20%$2,407
10%$1,650
42%$1,690
4%$2,000
21%$1,700
$2,000
4%$2,055
3%$1,795
2%Discover rentals in Newark, DE
13h ago
26 Cheswold Blvd Apt 2a, Newark, DE 19713
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,259–$2,239
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Newark
211 N Brownleaf Rd, Newark, DE 19713
3 beds
1 bath
$1,800
House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Newark
605 Cobble Creek Curv, Newark, DE 19702
3 beds
2 baths
$1,950
House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Newark
53 Madison Dr, Newark, DE 19711
3 beds
1 bath
$2,000
House for rent
16h ago
268 E Main St, Newark, DE 19711
4 beds
2 baths
$3,750–$4,250
Apartment for rent
10h ago
Apartment for rent in Newark
4 beds
3.5 baths
$4,100
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Newark
1903 Spearfish Ct, Newark, DE 19702
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Newark
3 beds
3 baths
$3,000
House for rent
Available Sep 1
2d ago
Verified
9 Thorn Ln, Newark, DE 19711
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,269–$1,934
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
650 Lehigh Rd, Newark, DE 19711
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,389–$1,959
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
507 Capitol Trl #103, Newark, DE 19711
2 beds
2 baths
$1,650
Condo for rent
Available Sep 5
3h ago
15 Fox Hall, Newark, DE 19711
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,400–$1,800
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
650 Lehigh Rd, Newark, DE 19711
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,389–$1,959
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1219 Nottingham Rd #2, Newark, DE 19711
2 beds
1 bath
$1,775
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
2d ago
Verified
9 Thorn Ln, Newark, DE 19711
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,269–$1,934
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
25 Windsor Cir, Newark, DE 19702
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,409–$2,088
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
9 Thorn Ln, Newark, DE 19711
1 bed
1 bath
$1,514–$1,624
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
25 Windsor Cir, Newark, DE 19702
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,409–$2,088
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
650 Lehigh Rd, Newark, DE 19711
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,389–$1,959
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Abbotsford townhouse for rent in Newark
4 E Shetland Ct, Newark, DE 19711
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,200
$2,100
Price drop
House for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Newark, DE
Quick answers to common questions about the Newark rental market.
How much is rent in Newark?
The average rent in Newark is $1,950 per month as of August 29, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Newark?
Average rent prices in Newark have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 3% since last year.
How does Newark rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Newark is 2% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $40 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Newark?
To comfortably afford rent in Newark, you'd need to earn approximately $78,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Newark?
March offers the lowest rents in Newark, with winter months generally providing better pricing than fall's peak season. August and December are less competitive months with lower demand, making them favorable for apartment hunting.
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).