2023 FMRs in Delaware by county. Click on the map below to view FMRs for a particular county.
Delaware Map
FMRs vary across Delaware based on County and ZIP code as well as number of bedrooms. The average FMR for a two-bedroom apartment in Delaware is $1,253.
The highest average FMR for a two-bedroom apartment in the United States is $1,951 in Hawaii. The lowest for a two-bedroom apartment is $519 in Puerto Rico.
FMRs in Delaware are based on the price of monthly rent plus the cost of essential utilities. FMRs vary by county or ZIP Code. Generally areas with a lower population density have a lower gross rent (lower FMRs) but there are exceptions.
View the Fair Market Rents Overview for detailed information on how FMRs are calculated. Click on a specific county on the map or from the table below for detailed FMR information including Small Area FMRs.
How does Delaware compare?
The highest FMR for a two-bedroom apartment in Delaware is $1,470 in New Castle County. The lowest FMR for a two-bedroom apartment is $1,106 in Sussex County.
Delaware ($1,253) has a 14.3% higher FMR for 2-Bedroom housing than the average of the US ($1,096) and therefore has a higher gross rent.
Delaware is rank 15th out of 56 States and territories. This means the FMRs, or in other words, the gross rent is higher than 41 other States and territories. Delaware is the 15th most expensive State or territory in terms of FMRs.
Average FMRs for Delaware
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| County | Rank | Studio | 1-Bed | 2-Bed | 3-Bed | 4-Bed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Castle County | 1st | $1,081 | $1,218 | $1,470 | $1,789 | $2,079 |
| Kent County | 2nd | $979 | $984 | $1,182 | $1,680 | $1,893 |
| Sussex County | 3rd | $744 | $840 | $1,106 | $1,443 | $1,758 |
More on Delaware
Want to learn more about Delaware? See Loan Limits in Delaware to view maximum loan amounts or click here to find a Public Housing Authority in Delaware who can help with finding affordable housing near you.
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Fair Market Rents are estimated by the HUD.