Cheapest and most expensive places to rent in Delaware
As of October 17, 2026, the cheapest city to rent in Delaware is Wilmington, where the median 2-bedroom asks $1,600/month, in line with the statewide median of about $1,600. The most expensive is Newark at $1,950/month.
Across the 4 Delaware cities we rank, the median 2-bedroom runs from $1,600 in Wilmington to $1,950 in Newark, a gap of $350 a month. 0 of 4 sit below the statewide 2-bedroom median of about $1,600. The largest rental market, Wilmington (948 listings), has a median of $1,600, in line with the state.
Updated . Ranked by median 2-bedroom asking rent; only cities with at least 100 listings are included. Statewide median is estimated from city medians weighted by listing count. How we calculate
Cheapest cities to rent in Delaware
| # | City | 1 bed | 2 beds | Listings | vs state (2BR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wilmington | $1,350 | $1,600 | 948 | 0% |
| 2 | Dover | — | $1,675 | 223 | +5% |
Most expensive cities to rent in Delaware
Common questions
- What is the cheapest city to rent in Delaware?
- As of October 17, 2026, Wilmington has the lowest median 2-bedroom asking rent among the Delaware cities we rank, at $1,600/month. Next are Dover ($1,675).
- What is the most expensive city to rent in Delaware?
- As of October 17, 2026, Newark has the highest median 2-bedroom asking rent among the Delaware cities we rank, at $1,950/month, 22% above the statewide median.
- What is the median rent for a 2-bedroom in Delaware?
- As of October 17, 2026, the statewide median asking rent for a 2-bedroom is about $1,600/month. It is estimated from city medians weighted by listing count, using active listings on Redfin, Zillow and ApartmentHomeLiving. How we calculate