Rent in Claymont, DE
A 2-bedroom in Claymont, DE (ZIP 19703) typically rents for about $1,622 a month, with a range of $1,553–$1,690. 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 7.24% in the week of Oct 29, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,310 | $1,310–$1,438 | 1 |
| 1 bed | $1,333 | $1,245–$1,420 | 1 |
| 2 beds | $1,622 | $1,553–$1,690 | 1 |
| 3 beds | $1,833 | $1,655–$2,010 | 1 |
| 4 beds | $2,191 | $2,161–$2,220 | 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).
Claymont ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Claymont, DE?
- About $1,622 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,553–$1,690. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Claymont, DE?
- About $1,333 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,245–$1,420. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Claymont, DE?
- About $1,833 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,655–$2,010. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Claymont, DE?
- About $1,310 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,310–$1,438. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Claymont, DE?
- About $2,191 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $2,161–$2,220. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the property tax rate in Claymont, 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 7.24% in the week of Oct 29, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these Claymont 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).