New Castle, DE rental market

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Last updated August 11, 2025

Rental market summary

The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in New Castle, DE is $1,800.

Average rent

$1,800

Month-over-month change

-$50

Year-over-year change

+$110

Available rentals

25

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $675 to $3,350.

Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$6001
$1,3001
$1,5005
$1,6003
$1,7003
$1,8003
$1,9005
$2,0003
$2,3001
$2,4002
$2,5001
$2,7001
$2,8001
$2,9001
$3,0001
$3,300+1

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has increased by $110 compared to the previous year.

Average rent price over time
Last year (2024)This year (2025)
Jan$1,650$1,675
Feb$1,575$1,695
Mar$1,600$1,698
Apr$1,620$1,800
May$1,729$1,830
Jun$1,550$1,900
Jul$1,654$1,950
Aug$1,800$1,795
Sep$1,747No data
Oct$1,711No data
Nov$1,650No data
Dec$1,670No data

Market temperature

The New Castle, 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 New Castle, DE is 14% lower than the national average.

New Castle, DEvs.

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Frequently asked questions

1. What is the average rent in New Castle, DE?

The average rent in New Castle, DE is $1,800.

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

Houses in New Castle, DE rent between $675 - $3,350 with an average rent of $1,800.

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

In the last year, the rent in New Castle, DE increased by $110

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

In the last month, the rent in New Castle, DE decreased by $50

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

There are currently 25 rentals available in New Castle, DE.

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

The average rent in New Castle, DE is $1,800 — 14.29% lower the national average of $2,100.

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