Apartments for Rent in Newark, DE

Prices and availability in Newark, DE were last updated on 15 Jun 2026.

The best apartments in Newark, DE are: The Willows at Alder Creek, Spring Crossing, The Dean at Creekview, Meridian Crossing Community and French Park Apartments.

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

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Newark, DE is between $235 and $2,505.

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Newark, DE is between $1,050 and $3,350.

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Newark, DE is between $235 and $3,315.

In Newark 49% of the housing is rented out compared to 51% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 13% of Newark's apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 72% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 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.

Rental apartments in Newark come in a range of sizes and floorplans. Studio apartments represent 1% of units for rent, ideal for singles, renters on a budget and people who value central locations more than space. Rentals with 1-bedroom floorplans make up 38% of the total apartments in the city, while 2-bedroom floorplans represent around 52% of all rentals in Newark. The rest are larger floorplans with 3 bedrooms or more, typically preferred by families, larger households or roommates sharing space.