Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 22, 2026
Average rent in
Newark, DE
Average rent in
Last updated on July 22, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Newark
$1,864/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in Newark is $1,864 per month as of July 2026. This is 4% below the national average rent, or $81 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Newark
48
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 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 2% over the last month and have decreased 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 $1,657, whereas a house costs $2,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Newark run $1,550 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,657.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,284 | 13% | 4% | |
1 bedroom | $1,475 |  2% | 5% | |
2 bedroom | $1,744 | 1% | 7% | |
3 bedroom | $2,200 | 2% | 13% | |
4 bedroom | $3,000 | 2% | No Change |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Abbotsford | $1,670 | |
Fairfield | $1,664 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,657 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,724 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,200 | No Change | No Change | |
Rooms | $921 | 26% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,284
Last 30 days
13%
Last year
4%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,475
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
5%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,744
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
7%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,200
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
13%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,000
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
No Change
Abbotsford
Average rent
$1,670
Fairfield
Average rent
$1,664
Apartments
Average rent
$1,657
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$1,724
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$2,200
Last 30 days
No Change
Rooms
Average rent
$921
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
4%lower than the national median
2%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Newark, DE is 2% lower than the median rent in Bear, DE.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$1,900
6%$1,700
13%$1,899
8%$1,710
29%$2,321
7%$1,255
1%$1,626
$1,499
20%$1,625
$1,812
14%$2,124
2%$1,750
1%Discover rentals in Newark, DE
5d+ ago
House for rent in Newark
1 Bassett Pl #NA, Newark, DE 19711
5 beds
2 baths
$540
House for rent
Available Aug 22
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Newark
13 Farland Way, Newark, DE 19702
3 beds
2 baths
$2,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Newark
605 Cobble Creek Curv, Newark, DE 19702
3 beds
2 baths
$2,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Newark
4 beds
2 baths
$2,100
House for rent
11h 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
307 Winterthur Ln, Newark, DE 19711
4 beds
2.5 baths
$3,600
House for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Newark
101 Colonial Downs Ct #1102, Newark, DE 19702
2 beds
2 baths
$2,000
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Newark
2 beds
2.5 baths
$1,999
House for rent
7h ago
Verified
25 Windsor Cir, Newark, DE 19702
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,804–$2,183
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
650 Lehigh Rd, Newark, DE 19711
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,524–$1,954
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
9 Thorn Ln, Newark, DE 19711
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,529–$1,864
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
26 Cheswold Blvd Apt 2a, Newark, DE 19713
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,264–$2,249
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
650 Lehigh Rd, Newark, DE 19711
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,524–$1,954
Price drop
Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
25 Windsor Cir, Newark, DE 19702
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,804–$2,183
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
9 Thorn Ln, Newark, DE 19711
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,529–$1,864
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Newark
3000 Fountainview Cir #310, Newark, DE 19713
2 beds
2 baths
$1,850
Condo for rent
Available Jul 8
7h ago
Verified
25 Windsor Cir, Newark, DE 19702
2–3 beds
1 bath
$2,113–$2,183
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
650 Lehigh Rd, Newark, DE 19711
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,524–$1,729
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
9 Thorn Ln, Newark, DE 19711
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,529–$1,744
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
26 Cheswold Blvd Apt 2a, Newark, DE 19713
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,264–$2,249
Price drop
Apartment 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 $1,864 per month as of July 18, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Newark?
Average rent prices in Newark have increased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 3% since last year.
How does Newark rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Newark is 4% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $81 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 $75,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Newark?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Newark average around $1,420/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,710/month.
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).