Studio Apartment Rent in New Castle, DE
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in New Castle, Delaware as of August 2026. That's +26% lower than the citywide median of $1,669 and +4% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio 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 studio in Delaware
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Milford | $1,020 |
| 2 | Dover | $1,165 |
| 3 | Rehoboth Beach | $1,200 |
| 4 | New Castle (this page) | $1,240 |
| 5 | Claymont | $1,270 |
| 6 | Wilmington | $1,277 |
| 7 | Lewes | $1,330 |
| 8 | Newark | $1,370 |
| 9 | Middletown | $1,510 |
| 10 | Bear | $1,700 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Delaware
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bear | $1,700 |
| 2 | Middletown | $1,510 |
| 3 | Newark | $1,370 |
| 4 | Lewes | $1,330 |
| 5 | Wilmington | $1,277 |
| 6 | Claymont | $1,270 |
| 7 | New Castle (this page) | $1,240 |
| 8 | Rehoboth Beach | $1,200 |
| 9 | Dover | $1,165 |
| 10 | Milford | $1,020 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 4 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than New Castle.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs New Castle |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bear, DE | 8 mi | $1,700 | +$460 (+37%) |
| Newark, DE | 8.6 mi | $1,370 | +$130 (+10%) |
| Glen Mills, PA | 19.2 mi | $2,060 | +$820 (+66%) |
| Exton, PA | 27.2 mi | $1,920 | +$680 (+55%) |
| Malvern, PA | 28 mi | $1,890 | +$650 (+52%) |
| Devon, PA | 30 mi | $1,810 | +$570 (+46%) |
| Darby, PA | 30.3 mi | $902 | $-338 (-27%) |
| Lansdowne, PA | 30.9 mi | $1,130 | $-110 (-9%) |
| Upper Darby, PA | 31.6 mi | $1,170 | $-70 (-6%) |
| Ardmore, PA | 32.3 mi | $1,580 | +$340 (+27%) |
| Dover, DE | 32.9 mi | $1,165 | $-75 (-6%) |
| Woodbury, NJ | 35.3 mi | $1,460 | +$220 (+18%) |
Studio rent in New Castle — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in New Castle?
As of August 2026, the median studio apartment rent in New Castle, Delaware is $1,240 per month. This is +26% below the citywide median of $1,669.
What income do you need to afford a studio in New Castle?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $49,600 ($4,133/month gross), which works out to roughly $23.85/hour at a full-time job.
Is New Castle expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
New Castle's studio median of $1,240 is +4% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 46th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does New Castle rank for studio rent in Delaware?
Among the 10 cities in Delaware with studio data, New Castle ranks #4 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near New Castle?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Darby ($902), Lansdowne ($1,130), Upper Darby ($1,170).