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Rental Market Trends in Dover, DE

What is the average rent in Dover, DE?

$1,354/month

Average Rent

755 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+1.6%

Increase in the Last Year

As of June 2025, the average rent in Dover, DE is $1,354 per month. This is 17% lower than the national average rent of $1,627/month, making renting in Dover more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Dover, you can expect to pay about $1,174 per month for a studio, $1,354 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,552 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,909 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,174/month
471 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,354/month
755 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,552/month
975 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,909/month
1,272 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,313/month
868 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,672/month
2,224 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,045/month
723 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Dover, DE?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1.6%, which averages out to $22 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 Dover, DE
Last Updated June 2025
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Dover, DE
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
4% $700 - $1,000/month
48% $1,001 - $1,500/month
40% $1,501 - $2,000/month
8% Above $2,000/month

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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.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
White Oak Farms
$2,222/month
795 Sq Ft
Edgehill
$2,273/month
800 Sq Ft
Dover Heights
$2,273/month
800 Sq Ft

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.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Edgehill
$2,273/month
800 Sq Ft
Dover Heights
$2,273/month
800 Sq Ft
White Oak Farms
$2,222/month
795 Sq Ft

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 .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
White Oak Farms
$2,222/month
795 Sq Ft
Edgehill
$2,273/month
800 Sq Ft
Dover Heights
$2,273/month
800 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

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

Because the average rent in Dover is $1,354, you’ll want to make about $4,513 per month or $54,156 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 4.2% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Dover is 15.0% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,174 - $1,909. You can expect to pay 0.3% more for groceries, 3.7% less for utilities, and 4.0% more for transportation.

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Dover, DE

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Dover Estates Apartments

Dover Estates Apartments

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Studio - 3 Beds | $1,200 - $1,475

Eden Hill Village

Eden Hill Village

544-629 Ruth Way,
Dover, DE 19904

3-4 Beds | $2,567 - $3,200

Eagle Meadows Apartments

Eagle Meadows Apartments

4666 Carolina Ave,
Dover, DE 19901

2-4 Beds | $1,599 - $2,599

Sunset Village Apartments

Sunset Village Apartments

111 Sunset Cir,
Camden, DE 19904

2-3 Beds | $1,850 - $2,145

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CT Management, LLC
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5 Communities in Dover
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Morgan Properties
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  • 97,635

    Units

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4 Communities in Dover
Sovereign Property Management
Sovereign Property Management
  • 12

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  • 1,996

    Units

  • 7

    Cities

3 Communities in Dover
AJH Management
AJH Management
  • 48

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  • 17,198

    Units

  • 40

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2 Communities in Dover
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Ingerman
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  • 3,710

    Units

  • 38

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1 Community in Dover
Chelsea Management
Chelsea Management
  • 38

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  • 8,250

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  • 20

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1 Community in Dover
Capano Management
Capano Management
  • 35

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  • 7,317

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1 Community in Dover
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Buccini/Pollin Group, Inc.
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  • 6,349

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1 Community in Dover

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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 June 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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