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Rental Market Trends in Delaware, OH

What is the average rent in Delaware, OH?

$1,172/month

Average Rent

717 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+0.7%

Increase in the Last Year

As of March 2026, the average rent in Delaware, OH is $1,172 per month. This is 28% lower than the national average rent of $1,627/month, making renting in Delaware more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Delaware, you can expect to pay about $969 per month for a studio, $1,172 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,588 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,587 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$969/month
378 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,172/month
717 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,588/month
1,087 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,587/month
1,195 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,210/month
1,647 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,730/month
2,313 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Delaware, OH?

In the past year, rent has increased by 0.7%, which averages out to $9 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Delaware, OH
Last Updated March 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Delaware, OH
Percentage*
Rent Range
3% Below $700/month
23% $700 - $1,000/month
49% $1,001 - $1,500/month
23% $1,501 - $2,000/month
3% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Delaware?

Based on current rent prices, Heatherton, Adalee Park and Nottingham are the most affordable neighborhoods in Delaware.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Heatherton
$1,491/month
811 Sq Ft
Adalee Park
$1,491/month
811 Sq Ft
Nottingham
$1,509/month
610 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Delaware?

Based on current rent prices, Nottingham, Heatherton and Adalee Park are the most expensive neighborhoods in Delaware.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Nottingham
$1,509/month
610 Sq Ft
Heatherton
$1,491/month
811 Sq Ft
Adalee Park
$1,491/month
811 Sq Ft

Which Delaware neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Delaware with the most apartments available are Heatherton, Adalee Park and Nottingham .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Heatherton
$1,491/month
811 Sq Ft
Adalee Park
$1,491/month
811 Sq Ft
Nottingham
$1,509/month
610 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Delaware, OH?

Because the average rent in Delaware is $1,172, you’ll want to make about $3,906 per month or $46,872 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

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$1,249 - $1,850

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Delaware, OH 43015

$1,100 - $1,254

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The Flats on Houk

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1000 Solomon Sq,
Delaware, OH 43015

$1,420 - $1,897

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1 Mossy Grove Ln,
Delaware, OH 43015

$1,295 - $2,250

1-3 Beds

Property Management Companies in Delaware, OH

T & R Properties
T & R Properties
  • 24

    Communities

  • 4,179

    Units

  • 17

    Cities

3 Communities in Delaware
Redwood Living
Redwood Living
  • 143

    Communities

  • 18,965

    Units

  • 116

    Cities

2 Communities in Delaware
VennPoint Real Estate LLC
VennPoint Real Estate LLC
  • 10

    Communities

  • 1,619

    Units

  • 9

    Cities

2 Communities in Delaware
Cushman & Wakefield
Cushman & Wakefield
  • 459

    Communities

  • 108,772

    Units

  • 229

    Cities

1 Community in Delaware
Harbor Group Management
Harbor Group Management
  • 184

    Communities

  • 52,881

    Units

  • 134

    Cities

1 Community in Delaware
Elon Property Management
Elon Property Management
  • 76

    Communities

  • 11,191

    Units

  • 44

    Cities

1 Community in Delaware
Dietz Property Group
Dietz Property Group
  • 38

    Communities

  • 7,484

    Units

  • 23

    Cities

1 Community in Delaware
RHM Management
RHM Management
  • 26

    Communities

  • 4,126

    Units

  • 16

    Cities

1 Community in Delaware

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† 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.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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