Rent in Sussex County, DE at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,399$16,788 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,498 (+7.1%)How much rent can you afford in Sussex 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 Sussex 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 | $1,059 | $12,708 | $42,360 | $20.37/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,066 | $12,792 | $42,640 | $20.50/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,399 | $16,788 | $55,960 | $26.90/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,757 | $21,084 | $70,280 | $33.79/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,172 | $26,064 | $86,880 | $41.77/hr |
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Living and working in Sussex County, DE
Rent in Sussex County, DE: common questions
How much is rent going up in Sussex County, DE in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,498 for a two-bedroom, up 7.1% from $1,399. A one-bedroom goes from $1,066 to $1,147, a studio from $1,059 to $1,140.
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 Sussex County, DE?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,066 for a one-bedroom and $1,399 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $16,788 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 Sussex County, DE?
To keep a $1,399 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $26.90 an hour, or $55,960 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,066 takes $20.50 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Sussex County, DE?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $1,059, one bedroom $1,066, two $1,399, three $1,757 and four $2,172 a month.
Is rent affordable in Sussex County, DE?
For the typical household, earning $81,497 a year ($6,791 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,399 takes 20.6% 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: ($1,399 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $55,960. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $26.90 an hour.