What is the median rent in Rehoboth Beach, DE?
The median gross rent in Rehoboth Beach, DE is $1,307 (±$162) a month, according to the US Census Bureau’s 2020–2024 American Community Survey.
That is across 152 rented homes; gross rent is the contract rent plus the utilities and fuels a renter pays separately.
In Rehoboth Beach, the median gross rent went from $1,261 in 2015–2019 to $1,307 in 2020–2024 (+3.6%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose more slowly than prices: a measurable decrease after inflation.
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $1,307 (±$162)
- Rented homes
- 152 (±55)
- $2,000 or more
- 11.9%
- Since 2015–2019
- +3.6%
How much rent costs in Rehoboth Beach
| Monthly gross rent | Rehoboth Beach | Sussex County | Delaware | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $500 | 7.9% (±12.1 points) | 8.4% | 6.1% | 6.3% |
| $500 to $999 | 8.6% (±8.8 points) | 22.5% | 14.0% | 20.2% |
| $1,000 to $1,499 | 51.3% (±17.8 points) | 34.9% | 37.5% | 28.1% |
| $1,500 to $1,999 | 20.4% (±11.7 points) | 23.1% | 28.4% | 21.1% |
| $2,000 to $2,499 | 8.6% (±11.1 points) | 6.3% | 9.4% | 12.0% |
| $2,500 to $2,999 | 3.3% (±5.4 points) | 2.5% | 2.8% | 5.5% |
| $3,000 or more | 0.0% (±21.6 points) | 2.3% | 1.9% | 6.8% |
The most common range is $1,000 to $1,499, paid by 51.3% of renting households.
11.9% of rented homes in Rehoboth Beach cost $2,000 or more a month.
Rehoboth Beach against Sussex County, its state and the nation
| Rehoboth Beach | Sussex County | Delaware | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median gross rent | $1,307 (±$162) | $1,238 (±$42) | $1,401 (±$16) | $1,413 |
| Rented homes paying rent | 152 (±55) | 17,771 (±1,214) | 103,496 (±2,212) | 42,849,984 |
In Rehoboth Beach, median gross rent is not measurably different from Sussex County ($1,238).
It is not measurably different from Delaware ($1,401).
It is not measurably different from the national figure ($1,413).
In Sussex County, Rehoboth Beach ranks 9 of 22 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median gross rent.
Statewide, it ranks 36 of 63.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How rent in Rehoboth Beach has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median gross rent | $1,261 (±$115) | $1,307 (±$162) | +3.6% | Down after inflation |
| Households that rent | 18.5% (±4.9 points) | 19.2% (±6.2 points) | +0.7 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Rental vacancy rate | 26.5% (±10.1 points) | 27.5% (±15.3 points) | +1.0 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Median gross rent in places near Rehoboth Beach
| Place | Distance | Median gross rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rehoboth Beach | — | $1,307 (±$162) | — |
| Dewey Beach | 1.5 mi | $2,536 (±$1,752) | Not measurably different |
| Lewes | 5.4 mi | $381 (±$242) | Lower |
| Long Neck | 7.9 mi | $1,025 (±$525) | Not measurably different |
| Bethany Beach | 12 mi | $1,375 (±$705) | Not measurably different |
| Millville | 13 mi | $1,750 (±$98) | Higher |
| Milton | 13 mi | $1,310 (±$381) | Not measurably different |
| Ocean View | 13 mi | $1,774 (±$180) | Higher |
| Dagsboro | 15 mi | $1,151 (±$49) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Lewes, DE ($381).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Millville, DE ($1,750), Ocean View, DE ($1,774).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median gross rent across Sussex County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median gross rent |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Millville | $1,750 (±$98) |
| 4 | Fenwick Island | $1,438 (±$663) |
| 5 | Georgetown | $1,410 (±$203) |
| 6 | Bethany Beach | $1,375 (±$705) |
| 7 | Greenwood | $1,316 (±$101) |
| 8 | Milton | $1,310 (±$381) |
| 9 | Rehoboth Beach | $1,307 (±$162) |
| 10 | Millsboro | $1,277 (±$302) |
| 11 | Milford | $1,260 (±$163) |
| 12 | Seaford | $1,176 (±$88) |
| 13 | Selbyville | $1,152 (±$465) |
| 14 | Dagsboro | $1,151 (±$49) |
| 15 | Bridgeville | $1,140 (±$125) |
Showing 13 of 22 places in Sussex County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Rehoboth Beach
What is the average rent in Rehoboth Beach, DE?
The Census Bureau publishes the median rather than the average: the median gross rent in Rehoboth Beach is $1,307 (±$162) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey), so half of renting households pay less and half pay more.
How much has rent gone up in Rehoboth Beach?
In Rehoboth Beach, the median gross rent went from $1,261 in 2015–2019 to $1,307 in 2020–2024 (+3.6%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose more slowly than prices: a measurable decrease after inflation.
How many rentals in Rehoboth Beach cost more than $2,000 a month?
11.9% of rented homes in Rehoboth Beach have a gross rent of $2,000 or more a month, and 7.9% cost less than $500.
Is rent in Rehoboth Beach higher than in Sussex County?
In Rehoboth Beach, median gross rent is not measurably different from Sussex County ($1,238).
It is not measurably different from Delaware ($1,401).
It is not measurably different from the national figure ($1,413).
Is this the rent for an apartment listed today?
No: these are rents households reported paying across 2020–2024, not asking rents for vacant homes, which usually run higher.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rehoboth Beach city, Delaware
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Rehoboth Beach city, Delaware
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Rehoboth Beach city, Delaware
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Rehoboth Beach city, Delaware (place:60290, in state:10).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B25064_001E, B25064_001M, DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0005E, DP04_0005M from the 2019 release.
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DP04_0134E, DP04_0134M, DP04_0126E, DP04_0126M, DP04_0127PE, DP04_0127PM, DP04_0128PE, DP04_0128PM, DP04_0129PE, DP04_0129PM, DP04_0130PE, DP04_0130PM, DP04_0131PE, DP04_0131PM, DP04_0132PE, DP04_0132PM, DP04_0133PE, DP04_0133PM
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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