Dover, DE Rent History

121 months of data, 2016–2026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-09)
$1,702
1-year change
+4.5%
$74/mo
5-year change
+20.8%
$293/mo
10-year change
+72.3%
$714/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Dover

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2016
2016$985/mo—0.0%
2017$1,005/mo+2.0%+2.0%
2018$1,031/mo+2.6%+4.7%
2019$1,070/mo+3.8%+8.6%
2020$1,094/mo+2.2%+11.1%
2021$1,303/mo+19.1%+32.3%
2022$1,433/mo+10.0%+45.5%
2023$1,489/mo+3.9%+51.2%
2024$1,589/mo+6.7%+61.3%
2025$1,612/mo+1.4%+63.7%
2026$1,641/mo+1.8%+66.6%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Dover changed since 2016?

Median rent in Dover, DE was $985 in 2016-06 and is $1,702 as of 2026-09 — a change of $717 per month over 10 years.

How much has Dover rent increased in the last 5 years?

Over the past 5 years, median rent in Dover, DE has changed +20.8% ($293 per month). The current median is $1,702.

What has rent in Dover done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Dover, DE has changed +72.3% ($714 per month). It is now $1,702.

Is rent in Dover going up or down year over year?

Year over year, median rent in Dover, DE has increased +4.5% ($74/mo). Current median: $1,702.

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Methodology: Rent figures use ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index) monthly smoothed seasonally-adjusted values for all properties (single family + condo + multifamily). Year-by-year table uses April readings (or nearest available month) for consistency across years. 1-/5-/10-year change uses the same month 2026 as the anchor.