Rent in New Castle, DE
Across New Castle's 3 ZIP codes, a 2-bedroom typically rents for about $1,810 a month, with figures from $1,340–$1,860. The highest typical rent is in 19726 ($1,810) and the lowest in 19720 ($1,485). 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 | $1,260–$1,597 | 3 |
| 1 bed | $1,520 | $1,183–$1,558 | 3 |
| 2 beds | $1,810 | $1,340–$1,860 | 3 |
| 3 beds | $2,160 | $1,699–$2,216 | 3 |
| 4 beds | $2,380 | $1,755–$2,445 | 3 |
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).
New Castle ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in New Castle, DE?
- About $1,810 a month: the median of the typical rents in 3 ZIP codes, which range from $1,340–$1,860. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in New Castle, DE?
- About $1,520 a month: the median of the typical rents in 3 ZIP codes, which range from $1,183–$1,558. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in New Castle, DE?
- About $2,160 a month: the median of the typical rents in 3 ZIP codes, which range from $1,699–$2,216. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in New Castle, DE?
- About $1,400 a month: the median of the typical rents in 3 ZIP codes, which range from $1,260–$1,597. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in New Castle, DE?
- About $2,380 a month: the median of the typical rents in 3 ZIP codes, which range from $1,755–$2,445. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- Which New Castle ZIP code has the highest rent?
- For a 2-bedroom, 19726 has the highest typical rent at $1,810 a month, and 19720 the lowest at $1,485.
- What is the property tax rate in New Castle, 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 New Castle 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).