Rent in Kent County, DE at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,470$17,640 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,629 (+10.8%)How much rent can you afford in Kent County, DE?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
Rent in Kent County, DE by bedroom, and the pay it takes
Income needed keeps rent at 30% of gross pay; the hourly figure assumes one full-time job, 2,080 hours a year.
| Size | A month | A year | Income needed | Hourly wage needed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,158 | $13,896 | $46,320 | $22.27/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,165 | $13,980 | $46,600 | $22.40/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,470 | $17,640 | $58,800 | $28.27/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,044 | $24,528 | $81,760 | $39.31/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,285 | $27,420 | $91,400 | $43.94/hr |
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Living and working in Kent County, DE
Rent in Kent County, DE: common questions
How much is rent going up in Kent County, DE in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,629 for a two-bedroom, up 10.8% from $1,470. A one-bedroom goes from $1,165 to $1,294, a studio from $1,158 to $1,286.
These are HUD's estimates of what a typical recently rented unit costs, used for housing vouchers. A landlord's increase on your lease follows your lease and your state's rules, not this figure.
What is the average rent in Kent County, DE?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,165 for a one-bedroom and $1,470 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $17,640 a year for the two-bedroom.
It is not an average of current listings. HUD sets it at the rent 40% of recent movers paid or less for a standard unit, so asking rents on newer places usually run higher.
How much do you need to make to afford rent in Kent County, DE?
To keep a $1,470 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $28.27 an hour, or $58,800 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,165 takes $22.40 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Kent County, DE?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $1,158, one bedroom $1,165, two $1,470, three $2,044 and four $2,285 a month.
Is rent affordable in Kent County, DE?
For the typical household, earning $74,477 a year ($6,206 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,470 takes 23.7% of income. Under 30% is the usual line for affordable; this is under it.
How is the income needed for rent worked out?
Rent for a year divided by 0.30, the share of gross income HUD treats as affordable: ($1,470 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $58,800. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $28.27 an hour.