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Rental Market Trends in Delmar, DE

What is the average rent in Delmar, DE?

$871/month

Average Rent

672 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+1%

Increase in the Last Year

As of September 2025, the average rent in Delmar, DE is $871 per month. This is 47% lower than the national average rent of $1,639/month, making renting in Delmar more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Delmar, you can expect to pay about per month for a studio, $871 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $620 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay or more.

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Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$871/month
672 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$620/month
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How much has average rent changed in Delmar, DE?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1%, 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.
Last Updated September 2025
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Rent Ranges in Delmar, DE
Last Updated September 2025
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Delmar, DE
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
100% $700 - $1,000/month
0% $1,001 - $1,500/month
0% $1,501 - $2,000/month
0% Above $2,000/month

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Delmar, DE?

Because the average rent in Delmar is $871, you’ll want to make about $2,903 per month or $34,836 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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38369 Elizabeth Ln

38369 Elizabeth Ln

38369 Elizabeth Ln,
Delmar, DE 19940

$2,400

4 Beds

Chestnut Manor Apartments

Chestnut Manor Apartments

800 E Chestnut St,
Delmar, MD 21875

$915 - $953

1-2 Beds

5010 Blackwater Branch Rd

5010 Blackwater Branch Rd

5010 Blackwater Branch Rd,
Delmar, DE 19940

$2,300

3 Beds

The Reserve at Parsons Lake

The Reserve at Parsons Lake

900 Lakefront Ln,
Salisbury, MD 21804

$1,325 - $2,050

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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 September 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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