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Rental Market Trends in Seaford, DE

What is the average rent in Seaford, DE?

$1,524/month

Average Rent

842 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-2.1%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of January 2026, the average rent in Seaford, DE is $1,524 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,624/month, which means Seaford rent prices are 6% lower than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Seaford, you can expect to pay about $851 per month for a studio, $1,524 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,550 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,880 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$851/month
200 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,524/month
842 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,550/month
1,034 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,880/month
1,497 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Seaford, DE?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 2.1%, which averages out to $32 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 Seaford, DE
Last Updated January 2026
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Seaford, DE
Percentage*
Rent Range
25% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
0% $1,001 - $1,500/month
75% $1,501 - $2,000/month
0% Above $2,000/month

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

Because the average rent in Seaford is $1,524, you’ll want to make about $5,080 per month or $60,960 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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The Pointe of Stoneybrook

23033 Meadow Wood Ct,
Seaford, DE 19973

$1,425 - $1,800

1-3 Beds

The Residences at River Place

The Residences at River Place

601-701 Water St,
Seaford, DE 19973

$1,670 - $2,100

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Melanie's Ridge

2411 Tinas Way,
Blades, DE 19973

$1,375 - $1,550

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The Reserves At Belle Ayre

1241 Orchid Dr,
Seaford, DE 19973

$1,749 - $1,799

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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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