Studio Apartment Rent in Newark, DE
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Newark, Delaware as of July 2026. That's +35% lower than the citywide median of $2,113 and +6% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Newark
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 Newark
Compare Newark'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 | New Castle | $1,240 |
| 4 | Claymont | $1,270 |
| 5 | Wilmington | $1,277 |
| 6 | Lewes | $1,330 |
| 7 | Newark (this page) | $1,370 |
| 8 | Middletown | $1,510 |
| 9 | Bear | $1,700 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Delaware
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bear | $1,700 |
| 2 | Middletown | $1,510 |
| 3 | Newark (this page) | $1,370 |
| 4 | Lewes | $1,330 |
| 5 | Wilmington | $1,277 |
| 6 | Claymont | $1,270 |
| 7 | New Castle | $1,240 |
| 8 | Dover | $1,165 |
| 9 | Milford | $1,020 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Newark.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Newark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bear, DE | 6.1 mi | $1,700 | +$330 (+24%) |
| New Castle, DE | 8.6 mi | $1,240 | $-130 (-9%) |
| Glen Mills, PA | 22.7 mi | $2,060 | +$690 (+50%) |
| Exton, PA | 26.4 mi | $1,920 | +$550 (+40%) |
| Malvern, PA | 29.4 mi | $1,890 | +$520 (+38%) |
| Devon, PA | 33.3 mi | $1,810 | +$440 (+32%) |
| Spring City, PA | 35.9 mi | $970 | $-400 (-29%) |
| Dover, DE | 36.5 mi | $1,165 | $-205 (-15%) |
| Darby, PA | 36.7 mi | $902 | $-468 (-34%) |
| Upper Darby, PA | 37.5 mi | $1,170 | $-200 (-15%) |
| Ardmore, PA | 37.5 mi | $1,580 | +$210 (+15%) |
| Conshohocken, PA | 41 mi | $1,820 | +$450 (+33%) |
Studio rent in Newark — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Newark?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Newark, Delaware is $1,370 per month. This is +35% below the citywide median of $2,113.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Newark?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $54,800 ($4,567/month gross), which works out to roughly $26.35/hour at a full-time job.
Is Newark expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Newark's studio median of $1,370 is +6% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 56th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Newark rank for studio rent in Delaware?
Among the 9 cities in Delaware with studio data, Newark ranks #7 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Newark?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include New Castle ($1,240), Spring City ($970), Dover ($1,165).