Dover, DE rental market

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Last updated March 4, 2026

Rental market summary

The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Dover, DE is $1,795.

Average rent

$1,795

Month-over-month change

+$120

Year-over-year change

+$39

Available rentals

71

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $1,000 to $3,850.

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Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$9001
$1,0004
$1,1006
$1,2007
$1,3003
$1,4004
$1,50010
$1,60011
$1,70010
$1,80010
$1,90010
$2,0006
$2,1007
$2,2006
$2,3004
$2,4003
$2,7002
$2,8001
$2,9002
$3,000+1

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has increased by $39 compared to the previous year.

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Average rent price over time
Last year (2025)This year (2026)
Jan$1,756$1,700
Feb$1,733$1,678
Mar$1,841$1,750
Apr$1,775No data
May$1,650No data
Jun$1,750No data
Jul$1,799No data
Aug$1,725No data
Sep$1,900No data
Oct$1,738No data
Nov$1,765No data
Dec$1,755No data

Market temperature

The Dover, DE rental market temperature is WARM. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.

warm

Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.

Compare average rent in markets

Rent in Dover, DE is 10% lower than the national average.

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Frequently asked questions

1. What is the average rent in Dover, DE?

The average rent in Dover, DE is $1,795.

2. What is the average rent for a studio apartment in Dover, DE?

The average rent for a studio apartment in Dover, DE is $1,205 per month.

3. What is the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Dover, DE?

The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Dover, DE is $1,300 per month.

4. What is the average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Dover, DE?

The average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Dover, DE is $1,648 per month.

5. What is the average rent for a three-bedroom apartment in Dover, DE?

The average rent for a three-bedroom apartment in Dover, DE is $1,975 per month.

6. What is the average rent for a four-bedroom apartment in Dover, DE?

The average rent for a four-bedroom apartment in Dover, DE is $2,183 per month.

7. How much does it cost to rent a house in Dover, DE?

Houses in Dover, DE rent between $1,000 - $3,850 with an average rent of $1,795.

8. How has the rent in Dover, DE changed in the last year?

In the last year, the rent in Dover, DE increased by $39

9. How much has the rent in Dover, DE increased/decreased in the last month?

In the last month, the rent in Dover, DE increased by $120

10. How many available rentals are there in Dover, DE?

There are currently 71 rentals available in Dover, DE.

11. How do rent prices in Dover, DE compare with the national average?

The average rent in Dover, DE is $1,795 — 10.25% lower the national average of $2,000.

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