What is the average apartment size in Delaware?

The average size for a Delaware apartment is 929 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 Jun / 2026, the average rent in Delaware is $1,724 per month, a 2.11% increase from last years average of $1,688.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Delaware?

In Delaware, studios rent for $1,400 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,537 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $1,784 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 929 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 757 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 1,003 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,351 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 48% 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: August 01, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Delaware is $1,724, a 2.11% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,688.

Studio Apartments at $1,400 offer the most budget-friendly option with 485 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 757 square feet for $1,537, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-bedroom units at $1,784 offer 1,003 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,351 sq ft) for $2,182, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Delaware

Last updated: August 01, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,724	929 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,400	485 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,537	757 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,784	1,003 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$2,182	1,351 sq. ft.

Delaware rent trends

What's the typical rent budget in Delaware?

The largest share of rentals in Delaware (48%) 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	$1,333	994 sq. ft.
Arizona	$1,574	868 sq. ft.
Arkansas	$1,159	894 sq. ft.
California	$2,672	854 sq. ft.
Colorado	$1,846	878 sq. ft.
Connecticut	$2,200	899 sq. ft.
Delaware	$1,724	929 sq. ft.
District of Columbia	$2,446	746 sq. ft.
Florida	$1,989	986 sq. ft.
Georgia	$1,650	1,029 sq. ft.
Idaho	$1,690	938 sq. ft.
Illinois	$2,066	841 sq. ft.
Indiana	$1,351	911 sq. ft.
Iowa	$1,258	898 sq. ft.
Kansas	$1,339	909 sq. ft.
Kentucky	$1,350	937 sq. ft.
Louisiana	$1,248	917 sq. ft.
Maine	$2,094	830 sq. ft.
Maryland	$1,897	908 sq. ft.
Massachusetts	$2,865	883 sq. ft.
Michigan	$1,432	920 sq. ft.
Minnesota	$1,666	895 sq. ft.
Mississippi	$1,334	1,013 sq. ft.
Missouri	$1,377	903 sq. ft.
Montana	$1,747	897 sq. ft.
Nebraska	$1,375	933 sq. ft.
Nevada	$1,568	912 sq. ft.
New Hampshire	$2,230	887 sq. ft.
New Jersey	$2,453	875 sq. ft.
New Mexico	$1,439	840 sq. ft.
New York	$2,521	888 sq. ft.
North Carolina	$1,571	979 sq. ft.
North Dakota	$1,193	965 sq. ft.
Ohio	$1,363	903 sq. ft.
Oklahoma	$1,079	859 sq. ft.
Oregon	$1,746	844 sq. ft.
Pennsylvania	$1,823	890 sq. ft.
Rhode Island	$2,219	922 sq. ft.
South Carolina	$1,648	1,017 sq. ft.
South Dakota	$1,214	911 sq. ft.
Tennessee	$1,555	957 sq. ft.
Texas	$1,452	894 sq. ft.
Utah	$1,656	935 sq. ft.
Virginia	$2,017	924 sq. ft.
Washington	$2,051	831 sq. ft.
Wisconsin	$1,648	927 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.