Average rent in Delaware
November 2026. Based on 20 live listings, updated daily.
| Size | Average rent | Lowest | Listings | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,490 | $1,050 | 12 | 5% higher |
| 2 bedroom | $1,830 | $1,700 | 3 | 9% higher |
| 3 bedroom | $2,511 | $1,550 | 5 | 26% higher |
| All sizes | $1,796 | $1,050 | 20 | 4% higher |
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What rent costs in Delaware
A 1-bedroom averages $1,490, a 2-bedroom averages $1,830 and a 3-bedroom averages $2,511 a month. Overall, rent in Delaware is 4% higher than the US average of $1,735.
Using the common rule of spending no more than 30% of take-home pay on rent, an average 1-bedroom in Delaware needs about $4,950 a month after tax.
Common questions
What is the average rent in Delaware?
The average rent in Delaware is $1,796 a month across 20 live listings (November 2026).
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Delaware?
A 1-bedroom in Delaware averages $1,490 a month.
How much do you need to earn to rent in Delaware?
To keep an average 1-bedroom under 30% of your take-home pay, you'd want about $4,950 a month after tax.
Is rent in Delaware higher than the US average?
Rent in Delaware is 4% higher than the US average of $1,735 across all listings we track.
Averages are calculated from live listings on RentFrat and refresh daily. Last updated 2026-11-09.