Castlebrook Apartments
550 S Dupont Pky,
New Castle, DE 19720
Studio - 3 Beds | $1,182 - $2,923
Rental Market Trends in New Castle, DE
What is the average rent in New Castle, DE?
$1,318/month
Average Rent
789 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+2.3%
Increase in the Last Year
As of January 2025, the average rent in New Castle, DE is $1,318 per month. This is 15% lower than the national average rent of $1,554/month, making renting in New Castle more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in New Castle, you can expect to pay about $1,062 per month for a studio, $1,318 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,525 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,940 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in New Castle, DE?
In the past year, rent has increased by 2.3%, which averages out to $31 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated January 2025
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Rent Ranges in New Castle, DE
Last Updated January 2025
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
0%
Below $700/month
6%
$700 - $1,000/month
50%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
44%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
0%
Above $2,000/month
What salary do I need to live comfortably in New Castle, DE?
Because the average rent in New Castle is $1,318, you’ll want to make about $4,393 per month or $52,716 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
How does New Castle, DE compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare New Castle, DE to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
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Methodology
† 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.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.