Dover, DE Rent History

118 months of data, 20162026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-06)
$1,619
1-year change
-2.8%
$-46/mo
5-year change
+16.9%
$234/mo
10-year change
+58.1%
$595/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Dover

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2016
2016$1,024/mo0.0%
2017$1,046/mo+2.1%+2.1%
2018$1,071/mo+2.4%+4.6%
2019$1,115/mo+4.1%+8.9%
2020$1,150/mo+3.1%+12.3%
2021$1,357/mo+18.0%+32.5%
2022$1,493/mo+10.0%+45.8%
2023$1,548/mo+3.7%+51.2%
2024$1,651/mo+6.7%+61.2%
2025$1,657/mo+0.4%+61.8%
2026$1,696/mo+2.4%+65.6%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Dover changed since 2016?

Median rent in Dover, DE was $1,024 in 2016-06 and is $1,619 as of 2026-06 — a change of $595 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 +16.9% ($234 per month). The current median is $1,619.

What has rent in Dover done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Dover, DE has changed +58.1% ($595 per month). It is now $1,619.

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

Year over year, median rent in Dover, DE has decreased -2.8% ($-46/mo). Current median: $1,619.

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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.