Elsmere, DE rental market

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Last updated August 8, 2025

Rental market summary

The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Elsmere, DE is $1,650.

Average rent

$1,650

Month-over-month change

+$199

Year-over-year change

-$350

Available rentals

8

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $1,200 to $2,700.

Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$1,1001
$1,2001
$1,3001
$1,4001
$1,6003
$2,1001
$2,2001
$2,6001
$2,700+1

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has decreased by $350 compared to the previous year.

Average rent price over time
Last year (2024)This year (2025)
Jan$1,450$1,595
Feb$1,625$1,375
Mar$1,490$1,400
Apr$1,600$1,500
May$1,300$1,370
Jun$1,300$1,489
Jul$2,000$1,449
Aug$1,300$1,650
Sep$1,375No data
Oct$1,495No data
Nov$1,695No data
Dec$1,650No data

Market temperature

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

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Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.

Compare average rent in markets

Rent in Elsmere, DE is 21% lower than the national average.

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Frequently asked questions

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

The average rent in Elsmere, DE is $1,650.

2. How much does it cost to rent a house in Elsmere, DE?

Houses in Elsmere, DE rent between $1,200 - $2,700 with an average rent of $1,650.

3. How has the rent in Elsmere, DE changed in the last year?

In the last year, the rent in Elsmere, DE decreased by $350

4. How much has the rent in Elsmere, DE increased/decreased in the last month?

In the last month, the rent in Elsmere, DE increased by $199

5. How many available rentals are there in Elsmere, DE?

There are currently 8 rentals available in Elsmere, DE.

6. How do rent prices in Elsmere, DE compare with the national average?

The average rent in Elsmere, DE is $1,650 — 21.43% lower the national average of $2,100.

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