Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 6, 2026
Average rent in
Newark, DE
Average rent in
Last updated on June 6, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Newark, DE rent fell 21.3% year over year, with a current median of $1,810/month. Renters are paying $339 less per month on average than last year, continuing a decline from the peak of $2,100 in February 2026.
Compared to national trends
Newark is 7.2% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median. The city has a small total rental inventory of 50 units, which may limit options for renters.
Price ranges
Studio rents in Newark are $1,275/month, 1-bedrooms $1,442/month, 2-bedrooms $1,695/month, 3-bedrooms $2,238/month, and 4+ bedrooms $3,350/month. These figures show a wide range of rents by bedroom count across the city.
Neighborhood spotlight
The 4+ bedroom segment in Newark rose 18.1% year over year, diverging from the citywide decline of 21.3%. Meanwhile, 1-bedroom rents increased 3.3%, showing distinct trends within the rental market by bedroom size.
Median rent
Median rent in Newark
$1,810/mo
21%vs previous year
The average rent in Newark is $1,810 per month as of June 2026. This is 7% below the national average rent, or $140 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Newark
50
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Newark rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Newark, DE
Average rent prices in Newark have decreased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 21% 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 $1,650, whereas a house costs $2,300. 1-bedroom apartments in Newark run $1,495 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,650.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,275 | 11% | 21% | |
1 bedroom | $1,442 | 3% | 9% | |
2 bedroom | $1,695 | 1% | 33% | |
3 bedroom | $2,238 | No Change | 6% | |
4 bedroom | $3,350 | 3% | 9% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Abbotsford | $1,850 | |
Fairfield | $1,829 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,650 | 5% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,850 |  1% | 16% | |
Houses | $2,300 | 5% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,275
Last 30 days
11%
Last year
21%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,442
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
9%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,695
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
33%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,238
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
6%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,350
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
9%
Abbotsford
Average rent
$1,850
Fairfield
Average rent
$1,829
Apartments
Average rent
$1,650
Last 30 days
5%
Condos
Average rent
$1,850
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
16%
Houses
Average rent
$2,300
Last 30 days
5%
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
7%lower than the national median
8%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Newark, DE is 14% lower than the median rent in Bear, DE.
Average rent in nearby cities
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18%$1,737
1%$1,804
3%$1,650
13%$2,205
3%$1,600
26%$1,657
5%$1,800
9%$1,500
$1,804
3%$2,078
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2%Discover rentals in Newark, DE
2d ago
House for rent in Newark
1 Bassett Pl #NA, Newark, DE 19711
5 beds
2 baths
$520
House for rent
Available Aug 22
5d+ ago
House for rent in Newark
374 Manuel Street #1, Newark, DE 19711
5 beds
2.5 baths
$850
House for rent
Available Jul 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Newark
18 Stirling Dr, Newark, DE 19702
4 beds
2 baths
$900
House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Newark
28 Keith St, Newark, DE 19713
4 beds
1.5 baths
$1,750
House for rent
19h ago
268 E Main St, Newark, DE 19711
4 beds
2 baths
$3,600–$4,200
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Newark
8 Midland Dr, Newark, DE 19713
3 beds
2 baths
$2,895
House for rent
Available Apr 1
3d ago
House for rent in Newark
303 Markus Ct #C, Newark, DE 19713
Studio
1 bath
$2,200
House for rent
Available Jun 1
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Newark
138 Creekside Ct, Newark, DE 19702
2 beds
2.5 baths
$2,200
House for rent
2h ago
Verified
91 1192 91 Thorn Lane, Newark, DE 19711
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,529–$1,834
Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
25 Windsor Cir, Newark, DE 19702
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,634–$2,238
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
650 Lehigh Rd, Newark, DE 19711
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,529–$1,849
Apartment for rent
22h ago
Verified
200 Vinings Way, Newark, DE 19702
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
Call for price
Apartment for rent
22h ago
Verified
200 Vinings Way, Newark, DE 19702
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
Call for price
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
91 1192 91 Thorn Lane, Newark, DE 19711
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,529–$1,834
Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
25 Windsor Cir, Newark, DE 19702
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,634–$2,238
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
650 Lehigh Rd, Newark, DE 19711
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,529–$1,849
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
25 Windsor Cir, Newark, DE 19702
2 beds
1 bath
$1,634–$2,073
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
200 Vinings Way, Newark, DE 19702
3 beds
2 baths
Call for price
Apartment for rent
3h ago
26 Cheswold Blvd Apt 2a, Newark, DE 19713
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,309–$2,174
Price drop
Apartment for rent
17h ago
House for rent in Newark
703 Bent Ln, Newark, DE 19711
4 beds
2 baths
$3,500
$3,200
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 $1,810 per month as of June 6, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Newark?
Average rent prices in Newark have decreased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 21% since last year.
How does Newark rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Newark is 7% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $140 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Newark?
To comfortably afford rent in Newark, you'd need to earn approximately $72,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Newark?
Newark's 2025 rental market shows 1-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,400 per month, while 2-bedroom units rent for around $1,700 monthly. These figures reflect the current pricing structure across the city's rental inventory.
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).