Rent in Bear, DE
A 2-bedroom in Bear, DE (ZIP 19701) typically rents for about $2,058 a month, with a range of $1,846–$2,270. Owner-occupied homes in New Castle County pay about 0.71% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,760 | $1,438–$1,760 | 1 |
| 1 bed | $1,781 | $1,661–$1,900 | 1 |
| 2 beds | $2,058 | $1,846–$2,270 | 1 |
| 3 beds | $2,473 | $2,245–$2,700 | 1 |
| 4 beds | $2,199 | $1,418–$2,980 | 1 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026), Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
Bear ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Bear, DE?
- About $2,058 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,846–$2,270. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Bear, DE?
- About $1,781 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,661–$1,900. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Bear, DE?
- About $2,473 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $2,245–$2,700. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Bear, DE?
- About $1,760 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,438–$1,760. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Bear, DE?
- About $2,199 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,418–$2,980. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the property tax rate in Bear, DE?
- Owner-occupied homes in New Castle County pay a typical 0.71% of their value a year (Census ACS, median taxes paid ÷ median home value, Dec 31, 2024). Investors often pay more after a purchase: the home is reassessed at the sale price and there is no homestead exemption.
- What is the current 30-year mortgage rate?
- The 30-year fixed rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these Bear rent figures come from?
- HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026), Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).