2-Bedroom Apartment Rent in New Castle, DE
Median asking rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in New Castle, Delaware as of August 2026. That's +2% lower than the citywide median of $1,669 and +2% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655.
Income needed for a 2-bedroom in New Castle
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a 2-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in New Castle
Compare New Castle's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 2-bedroom in Delaware
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Milford | $1,350 |
| 2 | Dover | $1,480 |
| 3 | New Castle (this page) | $1,630 |
| 4 | Rehoboth Beach | $1,630 |
| 5 | Claymont | $1,670 |
| 6 | Wilmington | $1,676 |
| 7 | Lewes | $1,800 |
| 8 | Newark | $1,800 |
| 9 | Middletown | $1,980 |
| 10 | Bear | $2,230 |
Most expensive cities for a 2-bedroom in Delaware
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bear | $2,230 |
| 2 | Middletown | $1,980 |
| 3 | Newark | $1,800 |
| 4 | Lewes | $1,800 |
| 5 | Wilmington | $1,676 |
| 6 | Claymont | $1,670 |
| 7 | Rehoboth Beach | $1,630 |
| 8 | New Castle (this page) | $1,630 |
| 9 | Dover | $1,480 |
| 10 | Milford | $1,350 |
Nearby cities — 2-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 4 of these cities have cheaper 2-bedroom rents than New Castle.
| City | Distance | 2-Bedroom rent | vs New Castle |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bear, DE | 8 mi | $2,230 | +$600 (+37%) |
| Newark, DE | 8.6 mi | $1,800 | +$170 (+10%) |
| Glen Mills, PA | 19.2 mi | $2,700 | +$1,070 (+66%) |
| Exton, PA | 27.2 mi | $2,520 | +$890 (+55%) |
| Malvern, PA | 28 mi | $2,480 | +$850 (+52%) |
| Devon, PA | 30 mi | $2,380 | +$750 (+46%) |
| Darby, PA | 30.3 mi | $1,001 | $-629 (-39%) |
| Lansdowne, PA | 30.9 mi | $1,490 | $-140 (-9%) |
| Upper Darby, PA | 31.6 mi | $1,540 | $-90 (-6%) |
| Ardmore, PA | 32.3 mi | $2,080 | +$450 (+28%) |
| Dover, DE | 32.9 mi | $1,480 | $-150 (-9%) |
| Woodbury, NJ | 35.3 mi | $1,920 | +$290 (+18%) |
2-Bedroom rent in New Castle — common questions
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in New Castle?
As of August 2026, the median 2-bedroom apartment rent in New Castle, Delaware is $1,630 per month. This is +2% below the citywide median of $1,669.
What income do you need to afford a 2-bedroom in New Castle?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $65,200 ($5,433/month gross), which works out to roughly $31.35/hour at a full-time job.
Is New Castle expensive for a 2-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
New Castle's 2-bedroom median of $1,630 is +2% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655. It ranks in the 48th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does New Castle rank for 2-bedroom rent in Delaware?
Among the 10 cities in Delaware with 2-bedroom data, New Castle ranks #3 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 2-bedroom options near New Castle?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 2-bedroom rents include Darby ($1,001), Lansdowne ($1,490), Upper Darby ($1,540).