What is the average apartment size in Elsmere?

The average size for a Elsmere, DE apartment is 779 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 Elsmere?

As of Sep / 2025, the average rent in Elsmere is $1,371 per month, a 1.34% decrease from last year’s average of $1,390.

What is the average apartment size in Elsmere?

The typical apartment in Elsmere offers about 779 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Elsmere, DE Rental Market Trends

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

The typical rent budget in Elsmere ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 80% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Elsmere?

In Elsmere, 35% of households rent while 65% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: October 20, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Elsmere is $1,371, a 1.34% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,390.

One-bedroom apartments provide 558 square feet for $1,213, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,443 offer 879 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Elsmere, DE

Last updated: October 20, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,371	779 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,213	558 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,443	879 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Elsmere, DE rent trends

Rental prices in Elsmere, DE have decreased by 1.34% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,390 to $1,371.

What's the typical rent budget in Elsmere, DE?

The largest share of rentals in Elsmere, DE (80%) fall between $1,001-$1,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Elsmere, DE?

785 or 35% of the households in Elsmere, DE are renter-occupied while 1,489 or 65% are owner-occupied.

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How Elsmere Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Elsmere	$1,371
Wilmington	$1,682
New Castle	$1,560
Newark	$1,705
Bear	$1,924
Middletown	$1,905
Dover	$1,591

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 Elsmere 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.