Last updated on September 9, 2026

Average rent in
Selbyville, DE

Median rent

Median rent in Selbyville

$2,225/mo

decreased by13%

vs previous year

The average rent in Selbyville is $2,225 per month as of September 2026. This is 17% above the national average rent, or $325 more per month.

$1.43

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Selbyville

19

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Selbyville rentals at each price point

95%71%48%24%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Selbyville, DE

Average rent prices in Selbyville have increased by 2% over the last month and have decreased 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 Selbyville, DE

Rent prices in Selbyville vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Selbyville is $1,900, whereas a house costs $2,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Selbyville run $1,120 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,663.

Listings

Studio

$3,400

-

-

1 bedroom

$1,565

-

-

2 bedroom

$1,800

7%

18%

3 bedroom

$2,200

4%

7%

4 bedroom

$2,600

2%

18%

Studio

Average rent

$3,400

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,565

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

18%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

7%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,600

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

18%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Selbyville, 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 Selbyville, DE compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Selbyville and Berlin by all bedroom counts and property types.

Selbyville

Median rent price$2,225
increased by17%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,200
increased by16%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Selbyville, DE is 1% higher than the median rent in Berlin, MD.

Discover rentals in Selbyville, DE

36366 Azalea Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Selbyville

Bayside Resort - BEST DEAL - OFF SEASON RENTAL

36366 Azalea Ave, Selbyville, DE 19975

3 beds

2.5 baths

$1,695

House for rent

Available Oct 1

11438 W Sand Cove Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Selbyville

Charming 3 Bed Townhouse in Selbyville - 2.5 Baths, $1950/mo

11438 W Sand Cove Rd, Selbyville, DE 19975

3 beds

2.5 baths

$1,950

House for rent

Available Oct 1

38901 Sea Gull Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Selbyville

Residential Lease, SELBYVILLE, DE

38901 Sea Gull Rd, Selbyville, DE 19975

4 beds

1 bath

$2,250

House for rent

36691 Breakwater Run - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Selbyville

Residential Lease, SELBYVILLE, DE

36691 Breakwater Run, Selbyville, DE 19975

4 beds

3 baths

$2,300

House for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Selbyville, DE

Quick answers to common questions about the Selbyville rental market.

How much is rent in Selbyville?

The average rent in Selbyville is $2,225 per month as of September 5, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Selbyville?

Average rent prices in Selbyville have increased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 13% since last year.

How does Selbyville rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Selbyville is 17% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $325 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Selbyville?

To comfortably afford rent in Selbyville, you'd need to earn approximately $89,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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).

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