What's the average rent in New Castle, DE?

Rental Market Trends in New Castle, DE

SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of September 2026, the average rent in New Castle, DE is $1,695 per month, which is 13% lower than the national average rent of $1,948 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$1,695

-7.1%-$130 decrease month-over-month

-10.8%-$205 decrease year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

APARTMENTS

$1,564

HOUSES

$1,900

TOWNHOUSES

$2,300

As of September 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in New Castle, DE at $1,564 per month, while townhomes are the most expensive at $2,300 per month. Houses average $1,900 per month, offering a mid-range alternative for renters.

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,595
2 Bedrooms	$1,615
3 Bedrooms	$2,150
4 Bedrooms	$2,300
All	$1,695

As of September 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in New Castle, DE is $1,595 per month, followed by $1,615 for a 2 bedroom rental, $2,150 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $2,300 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	—
2 Bedrooms	$1,600
3 Bedrooms	$2,800
4 Bedrooms	$2,300
All	$2,300

As of September 2026, the average rent for a 2 bedroom townhome in New Castle, DE is $1,600 per month, followed by $2,800 for a 3 bedroom townhome, and $2,300 for a 4 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,775
2 Bedrooms	$1,550
3 Bedrooms	$2,150
4 Bedrooms	—
All	$1,650

As of September 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in New Castle, DE is $1,775 per month, followed by $1,550 for a 2 bedroom apartment, and $2,150 for a 3 bedroom apartment.