Last updated on October 13, 2026

Average rent in
Bensalem, PA

Median rent

Median rent in Bensalem

$1,958/mo

increased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in Bensalem is $1,958 per month as of October 2026. This is 3% above the national average rent, or $58 more per month.

$1.18

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Bensalem

24

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Bensalem rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%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 remained the same over the last month and have increased by 1% 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 $1,697, whereas a house costs $2,950. 1-bedroom apartments in Bensalem run $1,395 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,871.

Listings

Studio

$1,425

10%

10%

1 bedroom

$1,376

No Change

3%

2 bedroom

$1,958

2%

8%

3 bedroom

$2,400

8%

8%

4 bedroom

$3,399

No Change

1%

Studio

Average rent

$1,425

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

10%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,376

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,958

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

8%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,400

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

8%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,399

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

1%

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$1,958
increased by3%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,492
increased by31%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Bensalem, PA is 21% lower than the median rent in Cherry Hill, NJ.

Discover rentals in Bensalem, PA

3050 State Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Bensalem

Residential Lease, BENSALEM, PA

3050 State Rd, Bensalem, PA 19020

2 beds

1 bath

$1,400

Price dropped $99Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
3241 Hulmeville Rd #B20 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Bensalem

3241 Hulmeville Rd #B20, Bensalem, PA 19020

2 beds

1.5 baths

$1,699

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
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

$1,795

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
3147 Clive Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Bensalem

3147 Clive Ave

3147 Clive Ave, Bensalem, PA 19020

3 beds

1 bath

$2,200

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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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 $1,958 per month as of October 10, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Bensalem?

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

How does Bensalem rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Bensalem is 3% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $58 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 $78,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

August offers the best rental deals in Bensalem, with rents running about 23% lower than the peak season in May.

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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