What is the average apartment size in Delaware?

The average size for a Delaware apartment is 928 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Delaware?

As of Aug / 2026, the average rent in Delaware is $1,735 per month, a 2.38% increase from last years average of $1,695.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Delaware?

In Delaware, studios rent for $1,411 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,554 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $1,793 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $2,182 per month

What is the average apartment size in Delaware?

The typical apartment in Delaware offers about 928 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Delaware?

Studio apartments in Delaware average 485 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 758 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 1,003 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,349 sq. ft.

Delaware Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Delaware?

The typical rent budget in Delaware ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 50% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Delaware?

In Delaware, 27% of households rent while 73% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: September 30, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Delaware is $1,735, a 2.38% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,695.

Studio Apartments at $1,411 offer the most budget-friendly option with 485 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 758 square feet for $1,554, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-bedroom units at $1,793 offer 1,003 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,349 sq ft) for $2,182, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Delaware

Last updated: September 30, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,735	928 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,411	485 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,554	758 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,793	1,003 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$2,182	1,349 sq. ft.

Delaware rent trends

What's the typical rent budget in Delaware?

The largest share of rentals in Delaware (50%) fall between $1,501-$2,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Delaware?

108,655 or 27% of the households in Delaware are renter-occupied while 293,383 or 73% are owner-occupied.

How Delaware Compares to Other States

State	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
Alabama	$1,334	993 sq. ft.
Arizona	$1,574	867 sq. ft.
Arkansas	$1,162	896 sq. ft.
California	$2,694	854 sq. ft.
Colorado	$1,859	879 sq. ft.
Connecticut	$2,209	899 sq. ft.
Delaware	$1,735	928 sq. ft.
District of Columbia	$2,460	747 sq. ft.
Florida	$1,999	987 sq. ft.
Georgia	$1,663	1,030 sq. ft.
Idaho	$1,721	933 sq. ft.
Illinois	$2,071	842 sq. ft.
Indiana	$1,346	912 sq. ft.
Iowa	$1,265	900 sq. ft.
Kansas	$1,348	910 sq. ft.
Kentucky	$1,354	937 sq. ft.
Louisiana	$1,265	916 sq. ft.
Maine	$2,118	833 sq. ft.
Maryland	$1,898	908 sq. ft.
Massachusetts	$2,863	881 sq. ft.
Michigan	$1,437	921 sq. ft.
Minnesota	$1,676	896 sq. ft.
Mississippi	$1,337	1,011 sq. ft.
Missouri	$1,382	904 sq. ft.
Montana	$1,819	905 sq. ft.
Nebraska	$1,380	932 sq. ft.
Nevada	$1,570	912 sq. ft.
New Hampshire	$2,226	887 sq. ft.
New Jersey	$2,463	872 sq. ft.
New Mexico	$1,438	840 sq. ft.
New York	$2,683	880 sq. ft.
North Carolina	$1,583	982 sq. ft.
North Dakota	$1,215	968 sq. ft.
Ohio	$1,362	902 sq. ft.
Oklahoma	$1,089	859 sq. ft.
Oregon	$1,758	844 sq. ft.
Pennsylvania	$1,837	891 sq. ft.
Rhode Island	$2,246	918 sq. ft.
South Carolina	$1,668	1,019 sq. ft.
South Dakota	$1,217	912 sq. ft.
Tennessee	$1,557	956 sq. ft.
Texas	$1,455	894 sq. ft.
Utah	$1,671	936 sq. ft.
Virginia	$2,019	925 sq. ft.
Washington	$2,059	832 sq. ft.
Wisconsin	$1,663	926 sq. ft.

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Delaware apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.