Newark, DE Rent History

141 months of data, 2015–2026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-09)
$2,036
1-year change
+4.2%
$82/mo
5-year change
+34.1%
$518/mo
10-year change
+70.1%
$839/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Newark

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2015
2015$1,161/mo—0.0%
2016$1,197/mo+3.1%+3.1%
2017$1,221/mo+2.0%+5.2%
2018$1,250/mo+2.4%+7.7%
2019$1,290/mo+3.2%+11.1%
2020$1,321/mo+2.4%+13.8%
2021$1,449/mo+9.7%+24.8%
2022$1,639/mo+13.1%+41.2%
2023$1,788/mo+9.1%+54.0%
2024$1,859/mo+4.0%+60.1%
2025$1,928/mo+3.7%+66.1%
2026$2,026/mo+5.1%+74.5%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Newark changed since 2015?

Median rent in Newark, DE was $1,156 in 2015-01 and is $2,036 as of 2026-09 — a change of $880 per month over 11 years.

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

Over the past 5 years, median rent in Newark, DE has changed +34.1% ($518 per month). The current median is $2,036.

What has rent in Newark done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Newark, DE has changed +70.1% ($839 per month). It is now $2,036.

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

Year over year, median rent in Newark, DE has increased +4.2% ($82/mo). Current median: $2,036.

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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.