Dover Estates Apartments
51 Webbs Ln,
Dover, DE 19904
Studio - 3 Beds | $1,475 - $1,575
Rental Market Trends in Dover, DE
Updated July 2026
The average rent in Dover, DE is $1,431/month.
Rent in Dover is roughly equal to the national average rent of of $1,662/month.
$1,431/month
Average Rent
771 Sq Ft
Average Size
-1%
Change / Year
320
Available Apartments
Dover rent varies by unit size and layout:
- Studio apartments in Dover average $1,233 per month.
- One-bedroom apartments in Dover average $1,431 per month.
- Two-bedroom apartments in Dover average $1,681 per month.
- Three-bedroom apartments in Dover average $2,127 or more per month.
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How much has average rent changed in Dover, DE?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 1%, which averages out to $15 less per month.
Market Trends Over Time
July 2026
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Rent Ranges in Dover, DE
July 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
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
Rent by Neighborhood
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Dover?
Based on current rent prices, White Oak Farms is the most affordable neighborhood in Dover.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Dover?
Based on current rent prices, White Oak Farms is the most expensive neighborhood in Dover.
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Which Dover neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhood in Dover with the most apartments available is White Oak Farms .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Dover, DE?
Because the average rent in Dover is $1,431, you’ll want to make about $4,770 per month or $57,240 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 4.4% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Dover is 15.6% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,233 - $2,127. You can expect to pay 0.1% less for groceries, 3.0% 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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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in Dover?
The average rent in Dover is $1,431 per month, which is 13.9% lower than the national average of $1,662.
What is the average rent for a house in Dover?
The average rent for a house in Dover, DE is $2,075 per month.
Are rents going up or down in Dover?
Rents in Dover, DE are decreasing, with prices down 1.0% year-over-year and $15 less per month.
What rent range is most common in Dover?
In Dover, DE, 42% of apartments fall between $1,001 - $1,500/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.
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.