Lewes, 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 Lewes, DE is $2,400.

Average rent

$2,400

Month-over-month change

-$100

Year-over-year change

+$200

Available rentals

56

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $1,250 to $15,000.

Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$1,2001
$1,4002
$1,5001
$1,6002
$1,7001
$1,8004
$1,9004
$2,0005
$2,1007
$2,2009
$2,3009
$2,40010
$2,5006
$2,6001
$2,7006
$2,8006
$2,9004
$3,0002
$3,1001
$3,2003
$3,3001
$3,4001
$3,7001
$4,4001
$4,5001
$5,000+1

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has increased by $200 compared to the previous year.

Average rent price over time
Last year (2024)This year (2025)
Jan$2,300$2,300
Feb$2,500$2,200
Mar$2,215$2,200
Apr$2,300$2,200
May$2,300$2,200
Jun$2,400$2,250
Jul$2,300$2,400
Aug$2,200$2,400
Sep$2,275No data
Oct$2,200No data
Nov$2,200No data
Dec$2,300No data

Market temperature

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

cool

Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.

Compare average rent in markets

Rent in Lewes, DE is 14% higher than the national average.

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Frequently asked questions

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

The average rent in Lewes, DE is $2,400.

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

Houses in Lewes, DE rent between $1,250 - $15,000 with an average rent of $2,400.

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

In the last year, the rent in Lewes, DE increased by $200

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

In the last month, the rent in Lewes, DE decreased by $100

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

There are currently 56 rentals available in Lewes, DE.

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

The average rent in Lewes, DE is $2,400 — 14.29% higher the national average of $2,100.