Dover Estates Apartments
51 Webbs Ln,
Dover, DE 19904
$1,475 - $1,575
Studio - 3 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Dover, DE
What is the average rent in Dover, DE?
$1,454/month
Average Rent
771 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+2.5%
Increase in the Last Year
As of March 2026, the average rent in Dover, DE is $1,454 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,626/month, which means Dover rent prices are 11% lower than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Dover, you can expect to pay about $1,180 per month for a studio, $1,454 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,674 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,158 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Dover, DE?
In the past year, rent has increased by 2.5%, which averages out to $36 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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Rent Ranges in Dover, DE
Last Updated March 2026
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
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0%
Below $700/month
4%
$700 - $1,000/month
35%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
42%
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19%
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Rent by Neighborhood
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Dover?
Based on current rent prices, White Oak Farms, Edgehill and Dover Heights are the most affordable neighborhoods in Dover.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Dover?
Based on current rent prices, Edgehill, Dover Heights and White Oak Farms are the most expensive neighborhoods in Dover.
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Which Dover neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Dover with the most apartments available are White Oak Farms, Edgehill and Dover Heights .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Dover, DE?
Because the average rent in Dover is $1,454, you’ll want to make about $4,846 per month or $58,152 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.
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Dover, DE is 4.5% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Dover is 15.6% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,180 - $2,158. You can expect to pay 0.1% less for groceries, 3.5% less for utilities, and 3.8% more for transportation.
How does Dover, DE compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Dover, DE to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
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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.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.