Average Rent In Delaware For January 2024
Average Rent
What is the average rent in Delaware?
The average rent in Delaware for January 2024 is $1,418, according to the most recent data from ApartmentList - January 3, 2024. The average rent of a 2-bedroom apartment in Delaware is $1,412. The average rent of a 1-bedroom apartment in Delaware is $1,196.
Compared to the national average of $1,379, Delaware rent costs 2.8% less. Read our analysis of rents by state to see how Delaware ranks.
Here's a look at how average rents have changed over time:
How Does Delaware Rent Compare To The Rest Of The Country?
| Statistic | DE | USA | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Rent | $1,418 | $1,379 | 2.8% |
| M-o-M Change | -$13 | -$11 | 18.2% |
| Y-o-Y Change | $7 | -$14 | -150.0% |
| M-o-M % Change | -0.9% | -0.8% | - |
| Y-o-Y % Change | 0.5% | -1.0% | - |
Median Rent By Bedrooms In Delaware
1-Bedroom
2-Bedroom
As you would expect, the median price for rent in Delaware increases as the number of bedrooms in the unit increases. 1-Bedroom rent is the cheapest in Delaware clocking in at $1,196, while a 2-bedroom rental will set you back $1,412 per month.
If you don't mind having roommates, the best option on a per room basis is a 2-bedroom rental for $706/room/month.
Read on to find out more or for more on Delaware check out:
- Best Places To Live In Delaware
- Cheapest Places To Live In Delaware
- Most Dangerous Cities In Delaware
Month Over Month Delaware Rent Statistics
M-o-M Increase
M-o-M Increase
Delaware has experienced a -$13 change in rent over the past month going from $1,431 to $1,418. That change comes out to -0.9%.
For reference, the US national average rent changed -$11 in the past month or -0.8%.
Here's a look at the month over month change for each month since 2017 for Delaware:
Year Over Year Delaware Rent Statistics
Y-o-Y Increase
Y-o-Y Increase
Over the past year, the average rent in Delaware changed $7 from $1,411 to $1,418. A change of $7 means that rents changed 0.5% in a year.
That compares to the US national change of -$14 in the past year or -1.0%.
Here's a look at the year over year change by month since 2017 for Delaware:
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Median Rent: $1,643
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Median Rent: $1,498
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Median Rent: $1,402
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Median Rent: $1,317
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Median Rent: $1,293
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Median Rent: $1,272
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Median Rent: $1,269
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Median Rent: $1,212
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Median Rent: $1,166
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