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Rental Market Trends in Dover, DE

What is the average rent in Dover, DE?

$1,444/month

Average Rent

771 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+1.8%

Increase in the Last Year

Dover, DE Rental Market Overview

The average rent in Dover, DE is $1,444 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,644/month, which means Dover rent prices are 12% lower than the national average.

  • Studio apartments in Dover average $1,219 per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Dover average $1,444 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Dover average $1,674 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Dover average $2,135 or more per month.

Data Updated: June, 2026

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,219/month
471 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,444/month
771 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,674/month
1,009 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,135/month
1,093 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,126/month
724 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,706/month
1,435 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,049/month
1,037 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Dover, DE?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1.8%, which averages out to $27 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 June 2026
$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
42% $1,001 - $1,500/month
35% $1,501 - $2,000/month
19% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Dover?

Based on current rent prices, White Oak Farms and Edgehill" are the most affordable neighborhoods in Dover.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
White Oak Farms
$1,495/month
796 Sq Ft
Edgehill
$1,509/month
802 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Dover?

Based on current rent prices, Edgehill and White Oak Farms" are the most expensive neighborhoods in Dover.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Edgehill
$1,509/month
802 Sq Ft
White Oak Farms
$1,495/month
796 Sq Ft

Which Dover neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Dover with the most apartments available are White Oak Farms and Edgehill" .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
White Oak Farms
$1,495/month
796 Sq Ft
Edgehill
$1,509/month
802 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 $1,444, you’ll want to make about $4,813 per month or $57,756 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 $1,219 - $2,135. You can expect to pay 0.1% less for groceries, 3.5% less for utilities, and 3.8% more for transportation.

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Dover, DE

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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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Apartment communities in Dover we think you'll love

Dover Estates Apartments

Dover Estates Apartments

51 Webbs Ln,
Dover, DE 19904

$1,475 - $1,575

Studio - 3 Beds

Eagle Meadows Apartments

Eagle Meadows Apartments

4666 Carolina Ave,
Dover, DE 19901

$1,599 - $2,699

2-4 Beds

The Eden Lofts

The Eden Lofts

355A Ridgely Blvd,
Dover, DE 19904

$1,725 - $2,695

1-3 Beds

Sunset Village Apartments

Sunset Village Apartments

111 Sunset Cir,
Camden, DE 19904

$1,893 - $2,484

2-3 Beds

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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 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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