Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 21, 2026
Average rent in
Newark, DE
Average rent in
Last updated on October 21, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Newark rent stands today
Newark, DE rent rose 13.1% year over year, with a current median of $2,210/month. Renters pay $312 more per month than last year, with the current median just below the peak rent of $2,250/month recorded in October 2026.
Compared to national trends
Newark runs 16.3% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, placing it above average in cost among metros with a total of 69 total rentals available.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Newark rent for about $1,250/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,482/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,788/month, with 3-bedrooms at $2,348/month and 4+ bedrooms reaching $3,900/month. This range reflects the diversity of unit sizes available to renters in the city.
Median rent
Median rent in Newark
$2,210/mo
13%vs previous year
The average rent in Newark is $2,210 per month as of October 2026. This is 16% above the national average rent, or $310 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Newark
69
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 7% over the last month and have increased by 13% 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 $1,794, whereas a house costs $2,600. 1-bedroom apartments in Newark run $1,519 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,695.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,250 | No Change |  2% | |
1 bedroom | $1,482 | No Change | No Change | |
2 bedroom | $1,787 | 2% | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $2,347 | 2% | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $3,900 | 1% | 14% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Abbotsford | $2,400 | |
Fairfield | $2,052 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,794 | 2% | 3% | |
Condos | $1,675 | 4% | 3% | |
Houses | $2,600 | 8% | 7% | |
Rooms | $1,127 | 26% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,250
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
2%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,482
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
No Change
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,787
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,347
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,900
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
14%
Abbotsford
Average rent
$2,400
Fairfield
Average rent
$2,052
Apartments
Average rent
$1,794
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
3%
Condos
Average rent
$1,675
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
3%
Houses
Average rent
$2,600
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
7%
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
16%higher than the national median
6%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Newark, DE is 10% higher than the median rent in Bear, DE.
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5%Discover rentals in Newark, DE
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Newark
1 Nathan Hale Ct, Newark, DE 19711
3 beds
1.5 baths
$1,750
House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Newark
605 Cobble Creek Curv, Newark, DE 19702
3 beds
2 baths
$1,850
House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Newark
10 Bradley Dr #NA, Newark, DE 19702
3 beds
1.5 baths
$2,050
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Nov 9
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Newark
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,100
House for rent
1d ago
268 E Main St, Newark, DE 19711
4 beds
2 baths
$3,900–$4,250
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Newark
4 beds
2 baths
$4,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Newark
4 beds
1 bath
$3,800
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Jan 6
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Newark
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,950
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Jan 9
1h ago
Verified
25 Windsor Cir, Newark, DE 19702
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,524–$2,143
Price droppedAdditional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
9 Thorn Ln, Newark, DE 19711
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,459–$1,944
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
650 Lehigh Rd, Newark, DE 19711
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,514–$2,134
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 10-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
40m ago
100 Red Fox Ln, Newark, DE 19711
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,782–$2,222
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
25 Windsor Cir, Newark, DE 19702
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,524–$2,143
Price droppedAdditional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
650 Lehigh Rd, Newark, DE 19711
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,514–$2,134
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 10-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
9 Thorn Ln, Newark, DE 19711
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,459–$1,944
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1859 Bergerac Ct, Newark, DE 19702
4 beds
3 baths
$2,849
House for rent
Available Oct 15
1h ago
Verified
25 Windsor Cir, Newark, DE 19702
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,524–$2,143
Price droppedAdditional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
9 Thorn Ln, Newark, DE 19711
2 beds
1 bath
$1,624–$1,824
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
4h ago
1314 Wharton Dr, Newark, DE 19711
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,490–$1,795
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Townhouse for rent in Newark
20 Cochran Way #20, Newark, DE 19711
5 beds
3 baths
$4,250
Price dropped $225House for rent
Available Jun 25
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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 $2,210 per month as of October 17, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Newark?
Average rent prices in Newark have increased by 7% over the last month and have increased by 13% since last year.
How does Newark rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Newark is 16% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $310 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 $88,000/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).