Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 28, 2026
Average rent in
Townsend, DE
Average rent in
Last updated on June 28, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Townsend
$2,200/mo
18%vs previous year
The average rent in Townsend is $2,200 per month as of June 2026. This is 13% above the national average rent, or $250 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Townsend
17
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Townsend rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Townsend, DE
Average rent prices in Townsend have increased by 11% over the last month and have decreased by 18% 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 $1,402, whereas a house costs $2,250. 1-bedroom apartments in Townsend run $1,300 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,402.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,100 | - | - | |
1 bedroom | $1,405 | - | - | |
2 bedroom | $1,500 | No Change | - | |
3 bedroom | $2,300 |  10% | 12% | |
4 bedroom | $3,100 | 1% | - |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Townsend Village | $1,850 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,402 | 6% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,750 | - | No Change | |
Houses | $2,250 | 10% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,200 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$2,100
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,405
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,500
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,300
Last 30 days
10%
Last year
12%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,100
Last 30 days
1%
Townsend Village
Average rent
$1,850
Apartments
Average rent
$1,402
Last 30 days
6%
Condos
Average rent
$1,750
Houses
Average rent
$2,250
Last 30 days
10%
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
13%higher than the national median
26%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Townsend, DE is 10% lower than the median rent in Centreville, MD.
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8%Discover rentals in Townsend, DE
5d+ ago
House for rent in Townsend
997 Flemings Landing Rd, Townsend, DE 19734
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,250
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Townsend
3 beds
2 baths
$2,400
House for rent
20h ago
Townhouse for rent in Townsend
368 Mingo Way, Townsend, DE 19734
3 beds
3 baths
$2,750
House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Townsend
518 Colbert Rd, Townsend, DE 19734
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,700
House for rent
Available Jul 12
5d+ ago
House for rent in Townsend
997 Flemings Landing Rd, Townsend, DE 19734
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,250
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Townsend
997 Flemings Landing Rd, Townsend, DE 19734
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,250
House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Townsend
518 Colbert Rd, Townsend, DE 19734
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,700
House for rent
Available Jul 12
5d+ ago
House for rent in Townsend
3 beds
2 baths
$2,400
House for rent
20h ago
Townhouse for rent in Townsend
368 Mingo Way, Townsend, DE 19734
3 beds
3 baths
$2,750
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Townsend
997 Flemings Landing Rd, Townsend, DE 19734
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,250
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 $2,200 per month as of June 27, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Townsend?
Average rent prices in Townsend have increased by 11% over the last month and have decreased by 18% since last year.
How does Townsend rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Townsend is 13% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $250 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 $88,000/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).