Seaford

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Seaford, DE Area Guide

Small-town living on the banks of the Nanticoke River

Riverside Scenic Historic Affordable Active

Nestled alongside the Nanticoke River in southern Delaware, Seaford is a charming small town rich with historic character. Seaford honors its storied past with an array of historic houses, churches, and other buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Residents and visitors alike can learn more about Seaford’s history at the Seaford Museum and the Ross Mansion.

Seaford offers a broad range of apartments available for rent along tranquil, tree-lined streets. The community also boasts numerous opportunities for outdoor recreation at Williams Pond Park, Seaford Riverwalk, and nearby Heritage Shores Club. Although Seaford is largely residential, the community enjoys various suburban conveniences like national retailers and chain restaurants strewn along U.S. 13, the town’s main commercial thoroughfare.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Seaford, DE is $852 for a studio, $1,550 for one bedroom, $1,568 for two bedrooms, and $1,892 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Seaford has decreased by -0.4% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,550/month
842 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Seaford, DE is for everyday living.

Car-Dependent

34 / 100

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

Somewhat Bikeable

36 / 100

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Seaford Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

Seaford Senior High School

Public

Grades 9-12

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.