Average Rent in Upper Darby, PA

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Current Versus Historical Upper Darby, PA Rents

Upper Darby rentals average $1,225 for a studio rental to $1,980 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,550, or roughly $19 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in September 2026, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $107 (-8.01%) year-over-year from $1,332 to $1,225. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $303 (27.79%) year-over-year from $1,092 to $1,395. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $41 (2.99%) year-over-year from $1,382 to $1,423. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $13 (-0.62%) year-over-year from $2,013 to $2,000. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $302 (-10.62%) year-over-year from $2,842 to $2,540. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone down by 17.88% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 6.76% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.69% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 12.10% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Sep 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$23.25	$1,225	$1,332 (-8.01%)	$1,077 (13.79%)
1 BR	$10.38	$1,395	$1,092 (27.79%)	$1,089 (28.12%)
2 BR	$19.87	$1,423	$1,382 (2.99%)	$1,329 (7.06%)
3 BR	$19.99	$2,000	$2,013 (-0.62%)	$1,787 (11.94%)
4+ BR	$12.40	$2,540	$2,842 (-10.62%)	$2,517 (0.93%)

Historical Rents in Upper Darby, PA

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Top Cities Near Upper Darby

There are a total of 1 cities nearby Upper Darby. The average rent in Upper Darby is currently $1,378 per month. Only one city nearby has an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Chester, PA, with an average rent of $1,378, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Upper Darby, PA is Chester, PA. Monthly rents here are on average $1,378 per month.

Let's compare Upper Darby, PA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Upper Darby, PA is 28.57% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 6.19% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Upper Darby, PA are about 3.36% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 21.25% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 1 cities near Upper Darby, PA in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Chester, PA	$875	$1,243	$1,447	$1,378

Top Neighborhoods Near Upper Darby

There are a total of 29 neighborhoods in or near Upper Darby. Some of these neighborhoods include Tioga - Nicetown, Logan - Ogontz - Fern Rock, and Germantown. We've included all of these top 29 neighborhoods in or near Upper Darby, PA in the following table.

The average rent for these 29 neighborhoods in or near Upper Darby, PA is currently around $1,800 per month. A total of 8 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only twenty-one neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $1,800. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Upper Darby's average rent, which is only $1,550. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Upper Darby, Tioga - Nicetown has the most affordable average rent at $1,325 per month. Whereas, at $2,795 average rent per month, Fitler Square is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Upper Darby. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Tioga - Nicetown, Philadelphia, PA	$825	$1,050	$1,470	$1,325
Logan - Ogontz - Fern Rock, Philadelphia, PA	N/A	$1,075	$1,355	$1,400
Germantown, Philadelphia, PA	$1,200	$1,393	$1,723	$1,425
Cobbs Creek, Philadelphia, PA	$825	$1,238	$1,300	$1,485
East Germantown, Philadelphia, PA	$1,300	$1,295	$1,500	$1,485
Spruce Hill, Philadelphia, PA	$1,138	$1,465	$1,823	$1,495
Overbrook, Philadelphia, PA	$1,300	$1,325	$1,388	$1,525
University City, Philadelphia, PA	$1,259	$2,414	$3,177	$1,527
North Philadelphia West, Philadelphia, PA	$1,295	$1,223	$1,450	$1,600
Kingsessing, Philadelphia, PA	$900	$1,100	$1,660	$1,600
Allegheny West, Philadelphia, PA	N/A	$1,578	$2,038	$1,670
Avenue of the Arts North, Philadelphia, PA	$1,675	$1,650	$2,240	$1,675
South Philadelphia West, Philadelphia, PA	$1,338	$1,325	$1,900	$1,750
North Philadelphia East, Philadelphia, PA	$1,300	$1,800	$1,650	$1,795
Mantua, Philadelphia, PA	$1,023	$1,373	$1,585	$1,800
Roxborough, Philadelphia, PA	$1,700	$1,599	$1,900	$1,823
Point Breeze, Philadelphia, PA	$1,222	$1,368	$1,850	$1,968
Washington Square West, Philadelphia, PA	$1,598	$1,898	$2,799	$2,018
Avenue of the Arts South, Philadelphia, PA	$1,620	$2,022	$2,986	$2,057
Center City East, Philadelphia, PA	$1,340	$2,059	$2,713	$2,090
Fairmount - Art Museum, Philadelphia, PA	$1,534	$1,885	$2,495	$2,100
Manayunk, Philadelphia, PA	$1,425	$1,575	$2,000	$2,100
Queen Village - Pennsport, Philadelphia, PA	$1,725	$1,875	$2,353	$2,200
Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA	$1,705	$2,177	$3,290	$2,214
Graduate Hospital, Philadelphia, PA	$1,350	$1,637	$2,500	$2,295
Center City West, Philadelphia, PA	$1,545	$2,285	$3,705	$2,345
Bella Vista - Southwark, Philadelphia, PA	$1,485	$1,595	$2,400	$2,365
Logan Square, Philadelphia, PA	$1,922	$2,495	$3,945	$2,545
Fitler Square, Philadelphia, PA	$1,429	$2,636	$3,500	$2,795

Top Counties Near Upper Darby

There are a total of 3 counties located by Upper Darby, PA. Some of these counties include Chester, PA, Lower Merion, PA, and Radnor, PA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,800. That's roughly around $28 per sqft. A total of one county has a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Chester, PA. Its average rent per month is $1,378. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,895, Radnor, PA is the most expensive county by Upper Darby, PA.

Typically, rent for studios in Upper Darby, PA is 28.57% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Upper Darby, PA is 25.66% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Upper Darby, PA is 78.57% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Chester, PA	$875	$1,243	$1,447	$1,378
Lower Merion, PA	$1,375	$1,665	$2,500	$2,800
Radnor, PA	N/A	$2,310	$2,645	$2,895

Top Zipcodes Near Upper Darby

There are a total of 22 zipcodes in or near Upper Darby, PA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $1,769. A total of 6 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 19140, Philadelphia, PA at $1,375 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $2,555 per month is 19087, Tredyffrin, PA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,296. That's at least $35 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Upper Darby, PA is $1,527 per month. Or in other words, $27 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,906 per month. Which comes out to $23 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in Upper Darby, PA. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
19104, Philadelphia, PA	$1,224	$1,400	$1,795	$1,650
19103, Philadelphia, PA	$1,817	$2,410	$3,750	$2,540
19130, Philadelphia, PA	$1,501	$1,840	$2,400	$2,000
19146, Philadelphia, PA	$1,296	$1,531	$2,100	$1,975
19123, Philadelphia, PA	$1,581	$1,917	$2,400	$2,100
19121, Philadelphia, PA	$1,295	$1,260	$1,498	$1,650
19107, Philadelphia, PA	$1,300	$1,978	$2,900	$2,060
19147, Philadelphia, PA	$1,519	$1,713	$2,439	$2,100
19143, Philadelphia, PA	$1,049	$1,258	$1,655	$1,600
19122, Philadelphia, PA	$1,431	$1,523	$1,900	$1,892

Frequently Asked Questions - Upper Darby Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Upper Darby, PA?

The average monthly rental price for Upper Darby, PA apartments for rent is approximately $1,550. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Upper Darby, PA rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Upper Darby, PA.

How much is a studio apartment in Upper Darby, PA?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,225 and an average price per square feet of $23.25. There are a total of 4 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Upper Darby.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Upper Darby, PA?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,325 and an average price per square feet of $10.38. There are a total of 8 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Upper Darby.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Upper Darby, PA?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,400 and an average price per square feet of $19.87. There are a total of 23 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Upper Darby.

How have rent prices in Upper Darby, PA changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Upper Darby, PA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.08%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.28%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.03%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.01% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Upper Darby, PA?

A reasonable rent price in Upper Darby, PA is around $1,240/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.