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Rental Market Trends in Lewes, DE

Updated July 2026

The average rent in Lewes, DE is $1,816/month.

Rent in Lewes is roughly equal to the national average rent of of $1,663/month.

$1,816/month

Average Rent

761 Sq Ft

Average Size

+7%

Change / Year

89

Available Apartments

Lewes rent varies by unit size and layout:

  • Studio apartments in Lewes average per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Lewes average $1,816 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Lewes average $2,183 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Lewes average $2,370 or more per month.

Average Rent by Home Type

Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,816/month
761 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,183/month
1,079 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,370/month
1,588 Sq Ft
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,807/month
921 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,740/month
1,042 Sq Ft
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How much has average rent changed in Lewes, DE?

In the past year, rent has increased by 7%, which averages out to $127 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time

July 2026

2025 2026
Market Trends Over Time

Rent Ranges in Lewes, DE

July 2026
Above $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
40% $1,501 - $2,000/month
60% Above $2,000/month

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

Because the average rent in Lewes is $1,816, you’ll want to make about $6,053 per month or $72,636 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.

City

Lewes, DE

89 Available Apartments for Rent

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How does Lewes, DE compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

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Apartment Communities in Lewes We Think You'll Love

Lightkeeper’s Village

Lightkeeper’s Village

10150 Rockland St,
Lewes, DE 19958

1-3 Beds | $2,900 - $3,850

Heron Bay

Heron Bay

29988 W Barrier Reef Blvd,
Lewes, DE 19958

3 Beds | $2,395 - $2,895

The Reserve at Sandbar

The Reserve at Sandbar

17444 Slipper Shell Way,
Lewes, DE 19958

1-4 Beds | $1,695 - $2,350

Beach Plum Dunes

Beach Plum Dunes

36916 Crooked Hammock Way,
Lewes, DE 19958

2-3 Beds | $1,990 - $2,250

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average rent in Lewes?

The average rent in Lewes is $1,816 per month, which is 9.2% higher than the national average of $1,663.

What is the average rent for a house in Lewes?

The average rent for a house in Lewes, DE is $2,807 per month.

Are rents going up or down in Lewes?

Rents in Lewes, DE are increasing, with prices up 7.0% year-over-year and $127 more per month.

What rent range is most common in Lewes?

In Lewes, DE, 60% of apartments fall above $2,000/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.

United States Delaware Lewes Rental Trends

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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