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Last updated on November 13, 2026
Average rent in
Townsend, DE
Average rent in
Last updated on November 13, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in Townsend
$1,975/mo
29%vs previous year
The average rent in Townsend is $1,975 per month as of November 2026. This is 4% above the national average rent, or $75 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Townsend
14
for rent on Zumper.com as of November 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Townsend rentals at each price point
This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Townsend, DE, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.
Rent trends in Townsend, DE
Average rent prices in Townsend have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 29% 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
Townsend, DE
Rent prices in Townsend vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Townsend is $1,800, whereas a house costs $2,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Townsend run $1,674 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,775.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $1,400 | 6% | 11% | |
2 bedroom | $1,950 | No Change | - | |
3 bedroom | $2,522 | No Change | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $3,200 | 17% | 1% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Townsend Village | $2,162 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,800 | 6% |  7% | |
Condos | $1,950 | - | - | |
Houses | $2,500 | No Change | 11% | |
Rooms | $1,200 | - | - |
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,400
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
11%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,950
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,522
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,200
Last 30 days
17%
Last year
1%
Townsend Village
Average rent
$2,162
Apartments
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
7%
Condos
Average rent
$1,950
Houses
Average rent
$2,500
Last year
11%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,200
The table above reflects average rent prices in Townsend, 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 Townsend, DE compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Townsend and Centreville by all bedroom counts and property types.
Townsend
4%higher than the national median
44%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Townsend, DE is 28% lower than the median rent in Centreville, MD.
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House for rent in Townsend
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,545
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Townsend, DE
Quick answers to common questions about the Townsend rental market.
How much is rent in Townsend?
The average rent in Townsend is $1,975 per month as of November 7, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Townsend?
Average rent prices in Townsend have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 29% since last year.
How does Townsend rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Townsend is 4% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $75 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Townsend?
To comfortably afford rent in Townsend, you'd need to earn approximately $79,000/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).