Biggest seasonal rent swings in Delaware

How far typical asking rents move between the cheapest and priciest month in Delaware cities, from at least five years of Zillow data. Cities with 15,000+ residents.

Key findings

Wilmington ranks first, with a swing of 1.9% between December and August.
Across all 4 cities on this list, the median rent is $2,036/mo.

Data as of September 2026. Gap between the cheapest and priciest calendar month, from Zillow's unadjusted and seasonally adjusted rent indexes over five or more years. Updated monthly. Download this list (CSV)

Best value (RRS)Overheated (RRS)Most affordable Most expensive Rent falling Rent rising Best rent/income Most rent-burdened Record-high rent Seasonal swings Rent vs. income

4 cities

Rank	City	Yearly swing	Cheapest month	Priciest month	Median rent
01	WilmingtonDE Pop. 72KCompare →	1.9%	December	August	$1,757/mo
02	BearDE Pop. 22KCompare →	1.7%	December	April	$2,327/mo
03	NewarkDE Pop. 30KCompare →	1.2%	March	September	$2,036/mo
04	DoverDE Pop. 40KCompare →	1.1%	June	November	$1,702/mo