Sussex County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Delaware. Population: 240,668.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$1,059/mo
↑ 2.7% YoY
+19% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$1,066/mo
↑ 0.0% YoY
+11% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,399/mo
↑ 0.1% YoY
+19% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,757/mo
↓ 0.3% YoY
+15% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$2,172/mo
↓ 1.1% YoY
+24% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,031 | $1,059 | +$28 (+2.7%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,066 | $1,066 | $0 (0.0%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,398 | $1,399 | +$1 (+0.1%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,763 | $1,757 | $-6 (-0.3%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $2,197 | $2,172 | $-25 (-1.1%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$42,640
$3,553/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$55,960
$4,663/month gross
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View all counties in Delaware →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.