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Claymont, DE

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A calming, suburban reprieve along the Delaware River

Riverfront Affordable Parks Wooded Industrial

The industrial city of Claymont, Delaware sits along the Delaware River just 25 miles southwest of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This affordable city offers its residents a variety of apartments for rent. If you’re a fan of tree-lined streets and community parks, then Claymont is the place for you. Woodshaven Kruse Park is a town favorite, boasting walking trails, playgrounds, and beautiful grassy areas.

The city offers conveniences such as grocery stores, casual dining, and local shops. The schools in the area have good reputations, such as Claymont Elementary School. Convenient highway access, along with the regional rail at Claymont Station, makes Claymont the perfect town for commuters traveling to major cities nearby for work, such as Philly or Wilmington, Delaware.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Claymont, DE is $1,057 for a studio, $1,430 for one bedroom, $1,576 for two bedrooms, and $2,030 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Claymont has increased by 4.4% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,430/month
797 Sq Ft
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Transportation

59

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

43

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Claymont Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

850 Students

8
out of 10

Maple Lane Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

363 Students

5
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Bellevue State Park (DE)
  • Rockwood Park & Museum
  • Fox Point State Park
  • Clayton Park
  • Blue Ball Barn

Airports

  • Philadelphia International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.