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Rental Market Trends in Lewes, DE

What is the average rent in Lewes, DE?

$1,851/month

Average Rent

785 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-0.8%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of January 2026, the average rent in Lewes, DE is $1,851 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,625/month, which means Lewes rent prices are 14% higher than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Lewes, you can expect to pay about per month for a studio, $1,851 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,139 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,549 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,851/month
785 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,139/month
1,097 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,549/month
1,580 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,656/month
1,018 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$4,987/month
2,544 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,163/month
882 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,589/month
1,204 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Lewes, DE?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.8%, which averages out to $14 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated January 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Lewes, DE
Last Updated January 2026
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Lewes, DE
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
0% $1,001 - $1,500/month
60% $1,501 - $2,000/month
40% Above $2,000/month

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

Because the average rent in Lewes is $1,851, you’ll want to make about $6,170 per month or $74,040 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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Lightkeeper’s Village

Lightkeeper’s Village

10150 Rockland St,
Lewes, DE 19958

$2,900 - $3,850

1-3 Beds

The Reserve at Sandbar

The Reserve at Sandbar

17444 Slipper Shell Way,
Lewes, DE 19958

$1,695 - $2,350

1-4 Beds

Heron Bay

Heron Bay

29988 W Barrier Reef Blvd,
Lewes, DE 19958

$2,395 - $2,895

3 Beds

MI-Place at the Vineyard

MI-Place at the Vineyard

12001 Old Vine Blvd,
Lewes, DE 19958

$1,655 - $2,645

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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 November 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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