Rent by ZIP · Kent County
Rent in Clayton, DE 19938
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $2,000 (+8.1% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,582 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,570 | $1,460 | +7.5% | $1,413–1,727 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $1,590 | $1,480 | +7.4% | $1,431–1,749 | – |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,000 | $1,850 | +8.1% | $1,800–2,200 | – |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,720 | $2,540 | +7.1% | $2,448–2,992 | $1,651 ±$139 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,130 | $2,840 | +10.2% | $2,817–3,443 | $1,328 ±$1,169 |
Small Area FMRs for the Dover, DE MSA. This ZIP code is in more than one HUD area; figures are for the main one. 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 Dover, DE MSA, 2 bedrooms: $1,629.
What renters pay in 19938
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19939 | Dagsboro | $1,550 | $1,210 |
| 19936 | Cheswold | $1,370 | – |
| 19940 | Delmar | $1,260 | $977 |
| 19941 | Ellendale | $1,520 | $798 |
| 19934 | Camden Wyoming | $1,870 | $1,406 |
| 19933 | Bridgeville | $1,260 | $1,035 |
Fair Market Rents across Kent 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.