Rent in Clayton, DE
A 2-bedroom in Clayton, DE (ZIP 19938) typically rents for about $2,000 a month, with a range of $1,629–$2,000. Owner-occupied homes in Kent County pay about 0.43% 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 | $1,570 | $1,286–$1,570 | 1 |
| 1 bed | $1,590 | $1,294–$1,590 | 1 |
| 2 beds | $2,000 | $1,629–$2,000 | 1 |
| 3 beds | $2,186 | $1,651–$2,720 | 1 |
| 4 beds | $3,130 | $2,590–$3,130 | 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).
Clayton ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Clayton, DE?
- About $2,000 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,629–$2,000. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Clayton, DE?
- About $1,590 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,294–$1,590. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Clayton, DE?
- About $2,186 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,651–$2,720. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Clayton, DE?
- About $1,570 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,286–$1,570. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Clayton, DE?
- About $3,130 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $2,590–$3,130. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the property tax rate in Clayton, DE?
- Owner-occupied homes in Kent County pay a typical 0.43% 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 Clayton 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).