New Castle, DE rental market

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Last updated October 8, 2026

Rental market summary

The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in New Castle, DE is $1,766.

Average rent

$1,766

Month-over-month change

+$66

Year-over-year change

-$184

Available rentals

36

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $1,295 to $4,701.

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Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$1,2001
$1,3005
$1,4003
$1,5005
$1,6008
$1,7005
$1,8003
$1,9005
$2,0004
$2,1004
$2,2001
$2,3002
$2,6001
$2,7002
$2,8001
$2,9001
$3,0001
$4,600+1

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has decreased by $184 compared to the previous year.

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Average rent price over time
Last year (2025)This year (2026)
Jan$1,675$1,650
Feb$1,695$1,648
Mar$1,698$1,800
Apr$1,800$1,650
May$1,830$1,800
Jun$1,900$1,683
Jul$1,950$1,751
Aug$1,795$1,900
Sep$1,700$1,730
Oct$1,900$1,673
Nov$1,700No data
Dec$1,725No data

Market temperature

The New Castle, 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.

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Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.

Compare average rent in markets

Rent in New Castle, DE is 12% lower than the national average.

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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 $1,766.

2. What is the average rent for a studio apartment in New Castle, DE?

The average rent for a studio apartment in New Castle, DE is $1,000 per month.

3. What is the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in New Castle, DE?

The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in New Castle, DE is $1,565 per month.

4. What is the average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in New Castle, DE?

The average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in New Castle, DE is $1,634 per month.

5. What is the average rent for a three-bedroom apartment in New Castle, DE?

The average rent for a three-bedroom apartment in New Castle, DE is $2,100 per month.

6. What is the average rent for a four-bedroom apartment in New Castle, DE?

The average rent for a four-bedroom apartment in New Castle, DE is $2,300 per month.

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

Houses in New Castle, DE rent between $1,295 - $4,701 with an average rent of $1,766.

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

In the last year, the rent in New Castle, DE decreased by $184

9. 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 increased by $66

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

There are currently 36 rentals available in New Castle, DE.

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

The average rent in New Castle, DE is $1,766 — 11.7% lower the national average of $2,000.

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