Rent by ZIP · Sussex County
Rent in Lewes, DE 19958
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,950 (+5.4% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,555 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,480 | $1,400 | +5.7% | $1,332–1,628 | $949 ±$527 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,490 | $1,410 | +5.7% | $1,341–1,639 | $1,555 ±$413 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,950 | $1,850 | +5.4% | $1,755–2,145 | $999 ±$602 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,400 | $2,320 | +3.4% | $2,160–2,640 | $1,860 ±$396 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,890 | $2,870 | +0.7% | $2,601–3,179 | $2,766 ±$479 |
Small Area FMRs for the Sussex County, DE. 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 Sussex County, DE, 2 bedrooms: $1,498.
What renters pay in 19958
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19956 | Laurel | $1,260 | $1,099 |
| 19960 | Lincoln | $1,590 | $1,252 |
| 19955 | Kenton | $2,000 | – |
| 19954 | Houston | $1,520 | $644 |
| 19962 | Magnolia | $1,560 | $1,353 |
| 19953 | Hartly | $1,480 | – |
Fair Market Rents across Sussex 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.