Rent by ZIP · New Castle County
Rent in Newark, DE 19702
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,990 (+3.1% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,645 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,540 | $1,490 | +3.4% | $1,386–1,694 | $1,430 ±$415 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,670 | $1,620 | +3.1% | $1,503–1,837 | $1,465 ±$113 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,990 | $1,930 | +3.1% | $1,791–2,189 | $1,646 ±$61 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,370 | $2,310 | +2.6% | $2,133–2,607 | $1,743 ±$151 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,620 | $2,580 | +1.6% | $2,358–2,882 | $1,968 ±$294 |
Small Area FMRs for the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD MSA. Fair Market Rents include utilities. The voucher range is the typical 90–110% band; your housing authority sets the actual payment standard.
Area-wide FMR for Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD MSA, 2 bedrooms: $1,860.
What renters pay in 19702
How rents are spread
Share of renter households paying cash rent, by monthly gross rent (rent plus utilities).
Nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP | Place | 2-bedroom FMR | Census median, 2 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19701 | Bear | $2,270 | $1,846 |
| 19703 | Claymont | $1,690 | $1,553 |
| 19706 | Delaware City | $1,800 | $1,295 |
| 19707 | Hockessin | $1,940 | $3,500+ |
| 19709 | Middletown | $2,020 | $1,579 |
| 19711 | Newark | $1,900 | $1,528 |
Fair Market Rents across New Castle County, DE · All DE counties · What is Fair Market Rent?
Sources: HUD Small Area and county Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026); U.S. Census Bureau, 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates. Census figures are survey estimates (±90% margin of error) and trail today's market. Place name from GeoNames. About the data.