Rent in Delmar, DE
A 2-bedroom in Delmar, DE (ZIP 19940) typically rents for about $977 a month, with a range of $977–$1,498. Owner-occupied homes in Sussex County pay about 0.32% 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 | $1,140 | $1,140 | 1 |
| 1 bed | $514 | $514–$1,147 | 1 |
| 2 beds | $977 | $977–$1,498 | 1 |
| 3 beds | $1,380 | $1,380–$1,843 | 1 |
| 4 beds | $2,222 | $2,222 | 1 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
Delmar ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Delmar, DE?
- About $977 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $977–$1,498. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Delmar, DE?
- About $514 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $514–$1,147. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Delmar, DE?
- About $1,380 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,380–$1,843. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Delmar, DE?
- About $1,140 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,140. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Delmar, DE?
- About $2,222 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $2,222. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the property tax rate in Delmar, DE?
- Owner-occupied homes in Sussex County pay a typical 0.32% 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 Delmar rent figures come from?
- Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).