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Rehoboth Beach

Pop. 1,370·2nd most expensive in Delaware·One of the pricier rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$2,575/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-1.8%
vs US Median
+$613
Falling (Monthly)
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Rehoboth Beach · $2,575
More expensive than 81% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
22% of income
VERY AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $2,575/mo, rent takes about 22% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$103,000/yr
Local median income
$137,500/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Rehoboth Beach's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,200
1 BR
$1,240
2 BR
$1,630
3 BR
$2,060
4 BR+
$2,560
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,630/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $2,575 market median above, and that is expected: FMR is the 40th percentile of standard-quality units and counts gross rent, so it includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash. The market median is asking rent, which usually excludes utilities. HUD sets FMR once a year; market rent here updates monthly.

Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents. Read the methodology →

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$30,900/yr
At $2,575/mo median
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Rents are softening (down 0.0% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -1.8% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Rehoboth Beach, DE is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 70.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
1,370
Median income
$137,500
Median age
62.9
Renters
19.2%
Age distribution
19.3%
24.3%
43.6%
Under 186.8%
18–346%
35–5419.3%
55–6424.3%
65+43.6%
Gender
52%
48%
Male52%
Female48%
Race & ethnicity
90.9%
White90.9%
Hispanic5.5%
Asian1.7%
Other1.7%
Education (25+)
20%
70.8%
HS diploma9%
Some college20%
Bachelor's+70.8%
Housing tenure
80.8%
19.2%
Owner80.8%
Renter19.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Rehoboth Beach, DE has changed in 5 years

Income
$137,783 → $137,500
down 0.2%
Population
1,392 → 1,370
down 1.6%
Renter share
14.8% → 19.2%
+4.4 pts
Bachelor's+
67.9% → 70.8%
+2.9 pts
Median age
63.5 → 62.9
-0.6 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $137,500 today, compared with $137,783 five years earlier. Headcount in the area went from 1,392 to 1,370 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.6% change. About 19.2% of households rent today, against 14.8% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 67.9% to 70.8%.

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Rehoboth Beach rent by bedroom count

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About renting in Rehoboth Beach, DE

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Rehoboth Beach is $2,575/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,200/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,630/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,240/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,060/mo.

At 22% of local median household income ($137,500/yr), Rehoboth Beach ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Rehoboth Beach an affordable city for renters?

Rehoboth Beach is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,575/mo, rent takes approximately 22% of the local median household income ($137,500/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Rehoboth Beach falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Rehoboth Beach?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $103,000/year (~$50/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,575/mo in Rehoboth Beach. The local median household income is $137,500/yr, meaning the typical Rehoboth Beach household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Rehoboth Beach?

Rent in Rehoboth Beach has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of August 2026.

How does Rehoboth Beach rent compare to other cities in Delaware?

Rehoboth Beach is one of the pricier cities in Delaware for rent, ranking #2 out of 10 tracked cities at $2,575/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Rehoboth Beach?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Rehoboth Beach ($2,575/mo): Wildwood ($1,900/mo), Ocean City ($1,925/mo), Milford ($2,021/mo).

What percentage of Rehoboth Beach residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 19.2% of Rehoboth Beach households are renters, while 80.8% are owner-occupied. Rehoboth Beach leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Rehoboth Beach rent compare to the national average?

Rehoboth Beach's median rent of $2,575/mo is $613 (31%) above the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Delaware, it ranks #2 out of 10 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
22%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,575/mo, rent takes ~22% of Rehoboth Beach's median household income ($137,500/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Rehoboth Beach 22%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.2–6.6%
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