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Rental Market Trends in Delaware, OH

What is the average rent in Delaware, OH?

$1,160/month

Average Rent

689 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+2.1%

Increase in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Delaware, OH is $1,160 per month. This is 29% lower than the national average rent of $1,641/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 $956 per month for a studio, $1,160 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,575 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,597 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$956/month
378 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,160/month
689 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,575/month
1,077 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,597/month
1,195 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,529/month
2,102 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,052/month
2,625 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 2.1%, which averages out to $24 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated April 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Delaware, OH
Last Updated April 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Delaware, OH
Percentage*
Rent Range
3% Below $700/month
26% $700 - $1,000/month
46% $1,001 - $1,500/month
23% $1,501 - $2,000/month
3% Above $2,000/month

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

Because the average rent in Delaware is $1,160, you’ll want to make about $3,866 per month or $46,392 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.

City

Delaware, OH

386 Available Apartments for Rent

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Troy Farms

Troy Farms

124 Lippazon Way,
Delaware, OH 43015

$1,199 - $1,549

1-2 Beds

Seattle House

Seattle House

1 Kerry Park Cir,
Delaware, OH 43015

$1,185 - $1,350

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Village Gates of Delaware

Village Gates of Delaware

1 Village Gate Blvd,
Delaware, OH 43015

$1,200 - $1,725

1-3 Beds

The Flats on Houk

The Flats on Houk

1000 Solomon Sq,
Delaware, OH 43015

$1,420 - $1,897

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Property Management Companies in Delaware, OH

T & R Properties
T & R Properties
  • 25

    Communities

  • 4,431

    Units

  • 17

    Cities

4 Communities in Delaware
Redwood Living
Redwood Living
  • 145

    Communities

  • 19,143

    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
  • 458

    Communities

  • 108,906

    Units

  • 227

    Cities

1 Community in Delaware
Harbor Group Management
Harbor Group Management
  • 185

    Communities

  • 54,145

    Units

  • 135

    Cities

1 Community in Delaware
Elon Property Management
Elon Property Management
  • 79

    Communities

  • 11,622

    Units

  • 45

    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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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.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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