Dover, DE MSA
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents for the Dover, DE MSA metro area. Population: 182,400.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$1,158/mo
↓ 1.3% YoY
+30% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$1,165/mo
↓ 1.4% YoY
+21% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,470/mo
↓ 1.5% YoY
+25% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$2,044/mo
↓ 1.7% YoY
+34% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$2,285/mo
↑ 0.3% YoY
+30% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,173 | $1,158 | $-15 (-1.3%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,181 | $1,165 | $-16 (-1.4%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,492 | $1,470 | $-22 (-1.5%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $2,080 | $2,044 | $-36 (-1.7%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $2,278 | $2,285 | +$7 (+0.3%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$46,600
$3,883/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$58,800
$4,900/month gross
Data source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, FY 2026 Fair Market Rents. Fair Market Rents represent the 40th percentile of gross rents for standard quality units in each area.