Dover, DE rental market
What is the average rent in Dover, DE?
Last updated October 30, 2025
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Dover, DE is $1,723.
$1,723
-$17
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Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $729 to $4,800.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $700 | 1 |
| $800 | 2 |
| $900 | 4 |
| $1,000 | 2 |
| $1,100 | 3 |
| $1,200 | 5 |
| $1,300 | 4 |
| $1,400 | 8 |
| $1,500 | 10 |
| $1,600 | 10 |
| $1,700 | 7 |
| $1,800 | 8 |
| $1,900 | 10 |
| $2,000 | 4 |
| $2,100 | 5 |
| $2,200 | 7 |
| $2,300 | 4 |
| $2,400 | 3 |
| $2,500 | 4 |
| $2,600 | 3 |
| $2,700 | 1 |
| $2,800 | 1 |
| $2,900 | 1 |
| $4,700 | 1 |
| $4,800+ | 1 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has decreased by $17 compared to the previous year.
| Last year (2024) | This year (2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $1,650 | $1,756 |
| Feb | $1,600 | $1,733 |
| Mar | $1,647 | $1,841 |
| Apr | $1,621 | $1,775 |
| May | $1,621 | $1,650 |
| Jun | $1,651 | $1,750 |
| Jul | $1,750 | $1,799 |
| Aug | $1,788 | $1,725 |
| Sep | $1,729 | $1,900 |
| Oct | $1,750 | $1,738 |
| Nov | $1,800 | No data |
| Dec | $1,700 | No 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.
Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.
Compare average rent in markets
Rent in Dover, DE is 14% lower than the national average.
$1,723
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Frequently asked questions
1. What is the average rent in Dover, DE?
The average rent in Dover, DE is $1,723.
2. What is the average rent for a studio apartment in Dover, DE?
The average rent for a studio apartment in Dover, DE is $1,195 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 $1,398 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 $1,575 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 $1,900 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 $2,250 per month.
7. How much does it cost to rent a house in Dover, DE?
Houses in Dover, DE rent between $729 - $4,800 with an average rent of $1,723.
8. How has the rent in Dover, DE changed in the last year?
In the last year, the rent in Dover, DE decreased by $17
9. How much has the rent in Dover, DE increased/decreased in the last month?
In the last month, the rent in Dover, DE decreased by $17
10. How many available rentals are there in Dover, DE?
There are currently 74 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 $1,723 — 13.85% lower the national average of $2,000.