Average rent in Newark, DE
November 2026. Based on 14 live listings, updated daily.
| Size | Average rent | Lowest | Listings | vs Delaware | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,383 | $1,050 | 8 | 7% lower | 2% lower |
| 2 bedroom | $1,775 | $1,700 | 2 | 3% lower | 6% higher |
| 3 bedroom | $2,376 | $1,550 | 4 | 5% lower | 19% higher |
| All sizes | $1,723 | $1,050 | 14 | 4% lower | about the same |
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What rent costs in Newark, DE
A 1-bedroom averages $1,383 and a 3-bedroom averages $2,376 a month. Overall, rent in Newark, DE is about the same than the US average of $1,735 and 4% lower than the Delaware average of $1,796.
Using the common rule of spending no more than 30% of take-home pay on rent, an average 1-bedroom in Newark needs about $4,600 a month after tax.
Common questions
What is the average rent in Newark, DE?
The average rent in Newark, DE is $1,723 a month across 14 live listings (November 2026).
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Newark?
A 1-bedroom in Newark, DE averages $1,383 a month.
How much do you need to earn to rent in Newark?
To keep an average 1-bedroom under 30% of your take-home pay, you'd want about $4,600 a month after tax.
Is rent in Newark higher than the US average?
Rent in Newark, DE is about the same 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.