Last updated on September 15, 2026

Average rent in
Downingtown, PA

Median rent

Median rent in Downingtown

$2,750/mo

increased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in Downingtown is $2,750 per month as of September 2026. This is 45% above the national average rent, or $850 more per month.

$1.69

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Downingtown

31

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Downingtown rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Downingtown, PA

Average rent prices in Downingtown have decreased by 5% 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 Downingtown, PA

Rent prices in Downingtown vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Downingtown is $1,800, whereas a house costs $2,950. 1-bedroom apartments in Downingtown run $1,525 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,800.

Listings

Studio

$995

No Change

6%

1 bedroom

$1,537

3%

3%

2 bedroom

$1,982

4%

2%

3 bedroom

$2,950

2%

3%

4 bedroom

$2,150

3%

15%

Studio

Average rent

$995

Last year

6%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,537

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,982

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,950

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,150

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

15%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Downingtown, 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 Downingtown, PA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Downingtown and Coatesville by all bedroom counts and property types.

Downingtown

Median rent price$2,750
increased by45%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,781
decreased by6%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Downingtown, PA is 54% higher than the median rent in Coatesville, PA.

Discover rentals in Downingtown, PA

227 Whiteland Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

23h ago

8.4

Very good

227 Whiteland Avenue

227 Whiteland Ave, Downingtown, PA 19335

2 beds

1 bath

$1,650

213 Brandywine Ave - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Townhouse for rent in Downingtown

Residential Lease, DOWNINGTOWN, PA

213 Brandywine Ave, Downingtown, PA 19335

2 beds

1 bath

$1,800

4d ago

8.4

Very good

227 Whiteland Ave

227 Whiteland Ave, Downingtown, PA 19335

2 beds

1 bath

$1,800

390 Mary St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Downingtown

Residential Lease, DOWNINGTOWN, PA

390 Mary St, Downingtown, PA 19335

3 beds

2 baths

$2,400

$2,100

Price drop

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Frequently asked questions for Downingtown, PA

Quick answers to common questions about the Downingtown rental market.

How much is rent in Downingtown?

The average rent in Downingtown is $2,750 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Downingtown?

Average rent prices in Downingtown have decreased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 1% since last year.

How does Downingtown rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Downingtown is 45% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $850 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Downingtown?

To comfortably afford rent in Downingtown, you'd need to earn approximately $110,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

June offers the lowest rental prices in Downingtown, running about 12.4% below December's peak rates, making it the most budget-friendly time to search for apartments.

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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