Apartments for Rent in Newark, DE

Prices and availability in Newark, DE were last updated on 14 Sep 2026.

The best apartments in Newark, DE are: The Willows at Alder Creek, Hidden Creek Apartments, Southgate Gardens Apartments, Iron Hill Apartments and Meridian Crossing Community.

The average rent in Newark, DE is $1,648.

The price range for a studio apartment in Newark, DE is between $1,550 and $1,625.

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Newark, DE is between $1,050 and $2,350.

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Newark, DE is between $1,050 and $2,800.

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Newark, DE is between $1,050 and $3,315.

In Newark, 49% of the residents are renting compared to 51% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 13% of Newark's rentals, 72% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 15% are single-family rentals.

The age and size of multifamily buildings are among the most visible characteristics of the rental market in a city. In this case, the apartment buildings in Newark are about 45 years old, on average. Of these, 16% have been built since 2000, representing the newer options on the market and typically offering more amenities. Rental buildings in the city have an average height of 3 stories. About 96% of the rental communities here are low-rise, garden-style communities, 4% are mid-rises, and none are high-rise buildings. These are true especially for large-scale multifamily buildings with over 50 apartments.

Studio apartments in Newark are around 1% of rentals, while 1-bedroom floor plans represent 38% of the total stock. For those in search of larger rentals, 2-bedroom floorplans make up 52% of all rentals. More generous apartments with 3 bedrooms or more are also available in this city for those in search of more space.