What is the average apartment size in Greenville?

The average size for a Greenville, DE apartment is 893 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Greenville?

As of Jan / 2026, the average rent in Greenville is $1,694 per month, a 0.11% decrease from last years average of $1,695.

What is the average apartment size in Greenville?

The typical apartment in Greenville offers about 893 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Greenville, DE Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Greenville?

The typical rent budget in Greenville ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 51% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Greenville?

In Greenville, 48% of households rent while 52% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: February 25, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Greenville is $1,694, a 0.11% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,695.

One-bedroom apartments provide 708 square feet for $1,369, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,788 offer 951 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,311 sq ft) for $2,082, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Greenville, DE

Last updated: February 25, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,694	893 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,369	708 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,788	951 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$2,082	1,311 sq. ft.

Greenville, DE rent trends

Rental prices in Greenville, DE have decreased by 0.11% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,695 to $1,694.

What's the typical rent budget in Greenville, DE?

The largest share of rentals in Greenville, DE (51%) fall between $1,501-$2,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Greenville, DE?

726 or 48% of the households in Greenville, DE are renter-occupied while 782 or 52% are owner-occupied.

How Greenville Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Middletown	$1,904
Dover	$1,580
Newark	$1,676
Wilmington	$1,690
Bear	$1,992
New Castle	$1,579
Claymont	$1,551
Smyrna	$1,510
Brookside	$1,419
Carneys Point	$1,366
Boothwyn	$1,603
Lima	$2,683
Greenville	$1,694

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Greenville apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.