Rent by ZIP · Kent County
Rent in Smyrna, DE 19977
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,770 (+8.6% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,468 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,390 | $1,280 | +8.6% | $1,251–1,529 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $1,420 | $1,300 | +9.2% | $1,278–1,562 | $1,432 ±$160 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,770 | $1,630 | +8.6% | $1,593–1,947 | $1,316 ±$201 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,390 | $2,220 | +7.7% | $2,151–2,629 | $1,669 ±$123 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,750 | $2,480 | +10.9% | $2,475–3,025 | – |
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 19977
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19975 | Selbyville | $1,570 | $1,020 |
| 19979 | Viola | $2,000 | – |
| 19980 | Woodside | $1,620 | – |
| 19973 | Seaford | $1,370 | $1,188 |
| 19971 | Rehoboth Beach | $1,710 | $1,547 |
| 19970 | Ocean View | $1,760 | $2,118 |
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.