Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on September 5, 2025

Average rent in
Newark, DE

Last updated on September 5, 2025

Last updated on September 5, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Newark, DE have remained the same in the last month and have increased by 9% in the last year.

We analyze our inventory and calculate this information on a 30-day rolling basis.

Rent price summary for
Newark, DE

As of August 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Newark, DE is $2,000. This is about the same as the national average.

$1.66

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,000

increased by9%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

46

for rent on Zumper.com

As of August 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Newark, DE is $2,000. This is about the same as the national average.

$1.66

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

18%
71%
9%
2%
$0-$1,500$0 - $1,500
$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501-$6,000$4,501 - $6,000

Households

53%
47%
Owner-occupied
Renter-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent comparables in
Newark, DE

The monthly rent for an apartment in Newark, DE is $1,882. A 1-bedroom apartment in Newark, DE costs about $1,440 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,000. Houses for rent in Newark, DE are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,400.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,404

5%

10%

2 bedroom

$1,969

6%

26%

3 bedroom

$2,175

1%

2%

4 bedroom

$2,969

14%

12%

Studio

$1,319

5%

12%

Studio

Average rent

$1,319

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

12%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,404

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

10%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,969

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

26%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,175

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,969

Last 30 days

14%

Last year

12%

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.

Compare rent prices in Newark, DE to other cities

Median rent prices in Newark, DE for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Bear, DE.

Newark

Median rent price$2,000

Equal to the the national median

Median rent price$1,891
decreased by5%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Newark, DE is 6% higher than the median rent in Bear, DE.

More data insights and reports

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National Rent Report

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Vinings at Christiana - Photo 1 of 1

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Vinings at Christiana

200 Vinings Way, Newark, DE 19702

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,135–$1,975

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5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Newark

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1505 Waters Edge Dr, Newark, DE 19702

2 beds

2 baths

$1,500

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Townhouse for rent in Newark

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1406 Flanders Way, Newark, DE 19702

3 beds

1 bath

$1,795

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5d+ ago

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4 beds

2 baths

$1,850

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1636 Otts Chapel Rd, Newark, DE 19702

4 beds

2 baths

$1,850

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11 New Street - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.4

Very good

11 New Street

11 New St, Newark, DE 19711

3 beds

2 baths

$1,900

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5d+ ago

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3 beds

2 baths

$1,900

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5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Newark

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306 Waters Edge Dr, Newark, DE 19702

3 beds

2 baths

$2,100

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