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Highest Rent in Pennsylvania

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Highest Rent — Pennsylvania

1 Blue Bell $3,111
2 Spring House $2,833
3 Chesterbrook $2,618
4 Willow Street $2,453
5 Merion Station $2,395
6 Newtown Grant $2,379
7 Maple Glen $2,333
8 Penn Wynne $2,291
9 Exton $2,114
10 Bryn Mawr $2,113
11 Dorneyville $2,093
12 Franklin Park $2,063
13 Fort Washington $2,031
14 Breinigsville $2,021
15 King of Prussia $1,995
16 Wayne $1,993
17 Richboro $1,991
18 Montgomeryville $1,943
19 Conshohocken $1,905
20 Audubon $1,861
21 Plymouth Meeting $1,853
22 Paoli $1,852
23 Kulpsville $1,836
24 Ancient Oaks $1,830
25 Lionville $1,814
26 Bala Cynwyd $1,812
27 Broomall $1,784
28 Hatboro $1,781
29 Doylestown $1,754
30 Wyomissing $1,746
31 Chestnut Hill $1,746
32 Sierra View $1,728
33 Harleysville $1,712
34 Ardmore $1,680
35 Willow Grove $1,677
36 West Chester $1,661
37 Campbelltown $1,647
38 Linglestown $1,647
39 Middletown $1,639
40 Elkins Park $1,625
41 Phoenixville $1,563
42 Sanatoga $1,560
43 Brookhaven $1,557
44 Downingtown $1,528
45 Stroudsburg $1,523
46 New Freedom $1,519
47 Shiloh $1,519
48 Levittown $1,501
49 Wescosville $1,498
50 Murrysville $1,495
51 Swarthmore $1,493
52 Bridgeport $1,468
53 Collegeville $1,468
54 Coatesville $1,464
55 Wyndmoor $1,438
56 Glenside $1,435
57 Folsom $1,421
58 Ambler $1,406
59 Lansdale $1,390
60 Fullerton $1,381
61 Whitfield $1,380
62 East Stroudsburg $1,375
63 Leola $1,371
64 Folcroft $1,363
65 Ridley Park $1,361
66 Media $1,359
67 Weigelstown $1,358
68 Norristown $1,337
69 Darby $1,337
70 Emmaus $1,331
71 Boothwyn $1,328
72 Manheim $1,324
73 Philadelphia $1,323
74 East York $1,323
75 Millersville $1,322
76 Park Forest Village $1,317
77 Drexel Hill $1,312
78 Bethlehem $1,311
79 Croydon $1,308
80 Sharon Hill $1,302
81 Shillington $1,293
82 Pennside $1,289
83 Bristol $1,281
84 Jefferson Hills $1,276
85 Colonial Park $1,272
86 Shanor-Northvue $1,272
87 Steelton $1,270
88 Allentown $1,269
89 Moosic $1,268
90 Bethel Park $1,259
91 Souderton $1,257
92 Quakertown $1,253
93 Horsham $1,251
94 Village Green-Green Ridge $1,249
95 Norwood $1,247
96 Kennett Square $1,243
97 Hershey $1,241
98 Fairless Hills $1,240
99 State College $1,229
100 Rutherford $1,228

Cities with the highest rents in Pennsylvania reflect tight housing markets where demand significantly exceeds supply. Blue Bell leads with a median rent of $3,111 per month.

High rents are typically found in cities with strong economies, large populations of young professionals, and limited housing supply. These markets often have low vacancy rates and competitive rental processes.

The rent burden in these cities can be significant, with many residents spending more than 30% of their income on housing. This has fueled discussions about rent control, affordable housing development, and tenant protections in many of these communities.

Did You Know?

  • 1. Renters in Blue Bell pay $3,111/month — that's $37,332 per year on housing alone.
  • 2. The general rule of thumb is that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income — in many of these cities, average earners exceed that threshold.
  • 3. High-rent cities often have rental vacancy rates below 5%, creating intense competition for available units.

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