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Lewes, DE

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A charming beach town overlooking Delaware Bay.

Coastal • Beach • Nature • Outdoors • Tourism • Hospital • Parks • Schools • Bayfront • Fishing • Boating •

Lewes is a small coastal community on the shores of Delaware Bay. Although the city’s population is only around 3,000, that number swells during the summer months when folks pour in from Washington, Baltimore, and Philadelphia to take advantage of the beautiful beaches (which permanent residents get to enjoy year-round).

Farther inland, the downtown area is a charming collective of locally-owned coffeehouses, restaurants, and boutique shops in a setting of historic storefronts. Parents will appreciate the superb local schools, and Cape Henlopen State Park to the east provides a terrific network of bike paths and nature trails to explore.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Lewes, DE is $1,659 for one bedroom, $2,002 for two bedrooms, and $2,363 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Lewes has increased by 3.5% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,659/month
739 Sq Ft
House
$2,537/month
1,112 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,290/month
1,365 Sq Ft
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Transportation

41

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

1

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

49

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Love Creek Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

643 Students

10
out of 10

Shields (Richard A.) Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

582 Students

8
out of 10

Sussex Consortium

Public

Grades PK-12

421 Students

Rating Unavailable

Beacon Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

648 Students

7
out of 10

Sussex Consortium

Public

Grades PK-12

421 Students

Rating Unavailable

Cape Henlopen High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,813 Students

6
out of 10

Sussex Consortium

Public

Grades PK-12

421 Students

Rating Unavailable
School data provided by GreatSchools    The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.

Points of Interest

Shopping Centers

Parks and Recreation

  • Cannonball House Maritime Museum
  • Cape Henlopen State Park and Seaside Nature Center
  • Fort Miles Historical Area
  • Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge

Military Bases

Colleges

Top Apartments in Lewes

Heron Bay

Heron Bay

29988 W Barrier Reef Blvd,
Lewes, DE 19958

$2,395 - $2,895 | 3 Beds

The Reserve at Sandbar

The Reserve at Sandbar

17444 Slipper Shell Way,
Lewes, DE 19958

$1,595 - $2,350 | 1-4 Beds

Coastal Tide Apartments

Coastal Tide Apartments

33451 Mackenzie Way,
Lewes, DE 19958

$1,649 - $1,869 | 1-2 Beds

MI-Place at the Vineyard

MI-Place at the Vineyard

12001 Old Vine Blvd,
Lewes, DE 19958

$1,710 - $3,750 | 1-4 Beds

Beach Plum Dunes

Beach Plum Dunes

36916 Crooked Hammock Way,
Lewes, DE 19958

$2,175 - $2,450 | 2-3 Beds

Jefferson Apartments

Jefferson Apartments

825 Kings Hwy,
Lewes, DE 19958

$669 - $831 | 1-3 Beds

117 Savannah Rd

117 Savannah Rd

117 Savannah Rd,
Lewes, DE 19958

$3,400 | 2 Beds

24238 Zinfandel Ln

24238 Zinfandel Ln

24238 Zinfandel Ln,
Lewes, DE 19958

$2,400 | 2 Beds

20141 Riesling Ln

20141 Riesling Ln

20141 Riesling Ln,
Lewes, DE 19958

$2,600 | 2 Beds

Houses for Rent in Lewes

Heron Bay

29988 W Barrier Reef Blvd,
Lewes, DE 19958

3 Beds | | $2,395 - $2,895

35228 Acadia Ln

35228 Acadia Ln,
Lewes, DE 19958

4 Beds | 3.5 Baths | $3,500

35228 Acadia Ln

35228 Acadia Ln,
Lewes, DE 19958

4 Beds | 3.5 Baths | $4,000

28082 CELESTIAL Way

28082 CELESTIAL Way,
Lewes, DE 19958

3 Beds | 2 Baths | $2,650

33265 Wandering Ln

33265 Wandering Ln,
Lewes, DE 19958

3 Beds | 2 Baths | $2,400

24511 Jagger Ave

24511 Jagger Ave,
Lewes, DE 19958

3 Beds | 2 Baths | $2,400

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Living in Lewes

Restaurants

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Given its proximity to the shore, it’s no surprise that Lewes offers fantastic seafood dining options. The Surfing Crab, located on Coastal Highway, is a favorite among locals – due in no small part to the incredible piles of crack-your-own crabs offered on the menu. For non-seafood options, Touch of Italy, located on the Rehoboth Beach border, serves up sensational Italian fare with a loyal following. Prefer to whip something up at home? Head to Food Lion in Lewes or Giant Foods in Rehoboth Beach – these are the local grocery stores, offering everything from butcher-quality meat to fresh fruits and vegetables.

Transportation

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Getting to various points of interest from your apartment in Lewes, DE is easy when you take advantage of the Park N’ Ride system – available from Labor Day until September 1st. This state-run system allows you to park your car in a commuter lot or simply board a DART (Delaware Authority Regional Transit) bus on foot. The DART bus makes a loop of stops downtown, popular resorts, and similar destinations. The famous Cape May-Lewes Ferry, located on Cape Henlopen Drive, offers a scenic 70-minute jaunt over to beautiful Cape May, NJ; you can drive your vehicle right on board, and it isn't uncommon to see dolphins frolicking in the ship’s wake in warmer months.

Shopping

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If you’re looking for apartments in Lewes, DE, you’ll quickly discover shopping is one of the biggest benefits of living in the area – Delaware is one of five states nationwide that doesn't charge sales tax. Small shops, such as the Bibilion Used Book Store on 2nd Street and the surrounding areas downtown, and more robust shopping is only a few minutes away in nearby Rehoboth Beach, or a short ferry jaunt over to Cape May, NJ – although Lewes residents should be aware that tax-free shopping doesn't extend to New Jersey. The Tanger Outlets in Rehoboth Beach have a wonderful variety of high-end items for sale from names like Coach, Ralph Lauren and Hollister.

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† 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.