Newark, DE Rent History

139 months of data, 20152026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-07)
$2,029
1-year change
+0.3%
$6/mo
5-year change
+29.3%
$460/mo
10-year change
+61.5%
$773/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Newark

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2015
2015$1,211/mo0.0%
2016$1,248/mo+3.1%+3.1%
2017$1,277/mo+2.3%+5.5%
2018$1,308/mo+2.4%+8.0%
2019$1,350/mo+3.2%+11.5%
2020$1,385/mo+2.6%+14.4%
2021$1,521/mo+9.8%+25.6%
2022$1,726/mo+13.5%+42.5%
2023$1,875/mo+8.6%+54.8%
2024$1,955/mo+4.3%+61.4%
2025$2,013/mo+3.0%+66.2%
2026$2,165/mo+7.6%+78.8%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Newark changed since 2015?

Median rent in Newark, DE was $1,204 in 2015-01 and is $2,029 as of 2026-07 — a change of $825 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 +29.3% ($460 per month). The current median is $2,029.

What has rent in Newark done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Newark, DE has changed +61.5% ($773 per month). It is now $2,029.

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

Year over year, median rent in Newark, DE has increased +0.3% ($6/mo). Current median: $2,029.

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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.