Last updated on May 29, 2026

Average rent in
Bensalem, PA

Median rent

Median rent in Bensalem

$2,212/mo

increased by12%

vs previous year

The average rent in Bensalem is $2,212 per month as of May 2026. This is 13% above the national average rent, or $262 more per month.

$1.82

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Bensalem

26

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Bensalem rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Bensalem, PA

Average rent prices in Bensalem have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 12% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Bensalem, PA

Rent prices in Bensalem vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Bensalem is $1,611, whereas a house costs $2,800. 1-bedroom apartments in Bensalem run $1,395 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,820.

Listings

Studio

$1,250

10%

19%

1 bedroom

$1,360

No Change

8%

2 bedroom

$1,899

3%

9%

3 bedroom

$2,750

8%

2%

4 bedroom

$2,000

11%

23%

Studio

Average rent

$1,250

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

19%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,360

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

8%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,899

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

9%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,750

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,000

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

23%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Bensalem, PA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Bensalem, PA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Bensalem and Cherry Hill by all bedroom counts and property types.

Bensalem

Median rent price$2,212
increased by13%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,350
increased by21%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Bensalem, PA is 6% lower than the median rent in Cherry Hill, NJ.

Discover rentals in Bensalem, PA

3241 Hulmeville Rd #A10 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Bensalem

3241 Hulmeville Rd #A10, Bensalem, PA 19020

2 beds

2 baths

$1,899

Apartment for rent

Available Apr 22

4844 Oxford Ct #5 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Bensalem

TOWNHOME - Colonial - BENSALEM, PA

4844 Oxford Ct #5, Bensalem, PA 19020

2 beds

2.5 baths

$1,900

House for rent

942 Mill Rd #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Bensalem

942 Mill Rd #B, Bensalem, PA 19020

2 beds

1 bath

$2,000

Apartment for rent

Available Apr 18

4007 Hulmeville Rd - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

House for rent in Bensalem

Other - BENSALEM, PA

4007 Hulmeville Rd, Bensalem, PA 19020

3 beds

1 bath

$2,250

House for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Bensalem, PA

Quick answers to common questions about the Bensalem rental market.

How much is rent in Bensalem?

The average rent in Bensalem is $2,212 per month as of May 23, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Bensalem?

Average rent prices in Bensalem have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 12% since last year.

How does Bensalem rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Bensalem is 13% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $262 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Bensalem?

To comfortably afford rent in Bensalem, you'd need to earn approximately $89,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Bensalem?

Bensalem, Pennsylvania one-bedroom apartments averaged around $1,400 per month in 2025, while two-bedroom units averaged around $1,800 per month. These figures reflect the current rental market across the city's available inventory.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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