How much does it cost to rent in Delaware, OH?

As of August 2026, the median monthly rent in Delaware, OH is $1,734. This figure is based on aggregated data from public sources and community-submitted rents.

Is Delaware cheaper than other Ohio cities?

Delaware is one of the pricier cities in Ohio, ranking #33 out of 124 cities tracked at $1,734/mo.

When was Delaware rent data last updated?

Delaware rent data reflects August 2026 and was last refreshed on August 17, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.

What is the Fair Market Rent in Delaware, OH?

HUD sets the Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in Delaware, OH at $1,410 per month, which is 19% below the $1,734 market median. Fair Market Rent is the Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) payment standard. It is a 40th-percentile gross rent that includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash, and HUD updates it once a year, so it measures something different from current market asking rent.

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Pop. 44,589·33rd most expensive in Ohio·Delaware rents are up 8.7% over the past year

Median rent (all units)

$1,734/mo

Year-over-Year

+8.7%

Month-over-Month

+0.3%

vs US Median

-$228

Stable (Monthly)

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Delaware · $1,734

More affordable than 59% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo

Rent Reality Score

49/100

Fairly priced

OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are right about where Delaware's 10-year trend predicts.

Actual rent

$1,734/mo

Expected by trend

$1,727/mo

The Rent Reality Score compares today's median rent to where Delaware's own long-run trajectory projects it should be. See the full rankings →

Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,080

1 BR

$1,160

2 BR

$1,410

3 BR

$1,700

4 BR+

$1,890

Fair Market Rent (HUD)

$1,410/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,734 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

$20,808/yr

At $1,734/mo median

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 8.7% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+8.7% YoY, +0.3% MoM), not inventory.

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Demographics

Who lives here

Delaware, OH is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 47.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

44,589

Median income

$99,786

Median age

36.9

Renters

35.3%

Age distribution

23.8%

23.7%

28.2%

14.7%

Under 1823.8%

18–3423.7%

35–5428.2%

55–649.6%

65+14.7%

Gender

49.4%

50.6%

Male49.4%

Female50.6%

Race & ethnicity

81.1%

White81.1%

Black4.5%

Hispanic4.8%

Asian5.9%

Other3.7%

Education (25+)

23.5%

24.2%

47.8%

No HS diploma4.5%

HS diploma23.5%

Some college24.2%

Bachelor's+47.8%

Housing tenure

64.7%

35.3%

Owner64.7%

Renter35.3%

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

2022 vs 2026

How Delaware, OH has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,333 → $1,734

up 30.1%

Income

$78,900 → $99,786

up 26.5%

Population

41,004 → 44,589

up 8.7%

Renter share

36.4% → 35.3%

-1.1 pts

Bachelor's+

43.3% → 47.8%

+4.5 pts

Median age

36.2 → 36.9

+0.7 yrs

Compared with 2022, rent in Delaware, OH has increased by $401 per month, settling near $1,734 after starting the period at $1,333. On the earnings side, the typical household in Delaware, OH now reports about $99,786, up from $78,900 in 2021. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 3.6 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 41,004 to 44,589 between 2021 and 2024, a 8.7% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 43.3% to 47.8%. For context, the 2022 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and Delaware, OH reflects that arc in its own way.

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Salary vs rent

Can you afford rent in Delaware on your salary?

At $1,734/mo, how Delaware rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

Registered Nurse

Avg $88,811/yr · Rent = 23.4% income

affordable

Elementary School Teacher

Avg $63,055/yr · Rent = 33% income

stretched

Police Officer

Avg $72,634/yr · Rent = 28.6% income

affordable

Software Developer

Avg $129,823/yr · Rent = 16% income

very comfortable

Lawyer

Avg $165,882/yr · Rent = 12.5% income

very comfortable

Firefighter

Avg $59,041/yr · Rent = 35.2% income

stretched

Truck Driver

Avg $53,307/yr · Rent = 39% income

stretched

Electrician

Avg $65,706/yr · Rent = 31.7% income

stretched

By apartment size

Delaware rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Delaware. Click any size for full breakdown.

Local insights

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About renting in Delaware, OH

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Delaware is $1,734/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,080/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,410/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,160/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,700/mo.

At 21% of local median household income ($99,786/yr), Delaware ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 8.7% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Delaware an affordable city for renters?

Delaware is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,734/mo, rent takes approximately 21% of the local median household income ($99,786/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Delaware falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Delaware?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $69,000/year (~$33/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,734/mo in Delaware. The local median household income is $99,786/yr, meaning the typical Delaware household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Delaware?

Rent in Delaware has increased 8.7% over the past year as of August 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Delaware rent compare to other cities in Ohio?

Delaware is one of the pricier cities in Ohio for rent, ranking #33 out of 124 tracked cities at $1,734/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Delaware?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Delaware ($1,734/mo): Sunbury ($1,485/mo), Westerville ($1,644/mo), Lewis Center ($1,698/mo).

What percentage of Delaware residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 35.3% of Delaware households are renters, while 64.7% are owner-occupied. Delaware leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.