What is the average apartment size in Dover?

The average size for a Dover, PA apartment is 882 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 Dover?

As of Jan / 2026, the average rent in Dover is $1,384 per month, a 20.03% increase from last years average of $1,153.

What is the average apartment size in Dover?

The typical apartment in Dover offers about 882 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Dover, PA Rental Market Trends

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

The typical rent budget in Dover ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 69% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Dover?

In Dover, 30% of households rent while 70% 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 Dover is $1,384, a 20.03% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,153.

One-bedroom apartments provide 688 square feet for $1,210, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,433 offer 981 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,367 sq ft) for $2,198, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Dover, PA

Last updated: February 25, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,384	882 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,210	688 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,433	981 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$2,198	1,367 sq. ft.

Dover, PA rent trends

Rental prices in Dover, PA have increased by 20.03% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,153 to $1,384.

What's the typical rent budget in Dover, PA?

The largest share of rentals in Dover, PA (69%) fall between $1,001-$1,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Dover, PA?

244 or 30% of the households in Dover, PA are renter-occupied while 564 or 70% are owner-occupied.

How Dover Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Dover	$1,384
Philadelphia	$1,982
Pittsburgh	$1,786
Lehigh Valley	$1,776
Harrisburg	$1,397
Reading	$1,668
Allentown	$1,633
State College	$2,148
Mechanicsburg	$1,539
Bethlehem	$1,869
Chambersburg	$1,576
Camp Hill	$1,471

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 Dover 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.