Rent in Kirkwood, DE
A 2-bedroom in Kirkwood, DE (ZIP 19708) typically rents for about $1,810 a month, with a range of $1,810–$1,860. 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 | $1,400 | $1,400–$1,438 | 1 |
| 1 bed | $1,520 | $1,520–$1,558 | 1 |
| 2 beds | $1,810 | $1,810–$1,860 | 1 |
| 3 beds | $2,160 | $2,160–$2,216 | 1 |
| 4 beds | $2,380 | $2,380–$2,445 | 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) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
Kirkwood ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Kirkwood, DE?
- About $1,810 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,810–$1,860. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Kirkwood, DE?
- About $1,520 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,520–$1,558. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Kirkwood, DE?
- About $2,160 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $2,160–$2,216. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Kirkwood, DE?
- About $1,400 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,400–$1,438. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Kirkwood, DE?
- About $2,380 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $2,380–$2,445. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the property tax rate in Kirkwood, 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 Kirkwood rent figures come from?
- HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).