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Last updated on June 16, 2026
Average rent in
Lower Merion, PA
Average rent in
Last updated on June 16, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in Lower Merion
$1,950/mo
74%vs previous year
The average rent in Lower Merion is $1,950 per month as of June 2026. This is about the same as the national average rent.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Lower Merion
11
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Lower Merion rentals at each price point
This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Lower Merion, PA, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.
Rent trends in Lower Merion, PA
Average rent prices in Lower Merion have decreased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 74% 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
Lower Merion, PA
Rent prices in Lower Merion vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Lower Merion is $1,900, whereas a house costs $3,650. 1-bedroom apartments in Lower Merion run $1,600 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,980.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,465 | - | - | |
1 bedroom | $1,615 |  28% | - | |
2 bedroom | $2,100 | No Change | - | |
3 bedroom | $3,500 | 26% | 47% | |
4 bedroom | $4,725 | 29% | 55% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Villanova | $2,437 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,900 | 13% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,200 | 56% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,650 | 2% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,465
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,615
Last 30 days
28%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,100
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,500
Last 30 days
26%
Last year
47%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,725
Last 30 days
29%
Last year
55%
Villanova
Average rent
$2,437
Apartments
Average rent
$1,900
Last 30 days
13%
Condos
Average rent
$2,200
Last 30 days
56%
Houses
Average rent
$3,650
Last 30 days
2%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Lower Merion, 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 Lower Merion, PA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Lower Merion and Berwyn by all bedroom counts and property types.
Lower Merion
Equal to the the national median
57%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Lower Merion, PA is 36% lower than the median rent in Berwyn, PA.
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4%$1,712
18%$2,700
53%Discover rentals in Lower Merion, PA
5d+ ago
Villanova house for rent in Lower Merion
625 Conestoga Rd, Lower Merion, PA 19085
3 beds
2.5 baths
$5,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
Villanova house for rent in Lower Merion
841 Mount Moro Rd, Lower Merion, PA 19085
5 beds
5 baths
$16,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
Villanova house for rent in Lower Merion
625 Conestoga Rd, Lower Merion, PA 19085
3 beds
2.5 baths
$5,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
Villanova house for rent in Lower Merion
841 Mount Moro Rd, Lower Merion, PA 19085
5 beds
5 baths
$16,500
House for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Lower Merion, PA
Quick answers to common questions about the Lower Merion rental market.
How much is rent in Lower Merion?
The average rent in Lower Merion is $1,950 per month as of June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Lower Merion?
Average rent prices in Lower Merion have decreased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 74% since last year.
How does Lower Merion rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Lower Merion is roughly the same as the national average.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Lower Merion?
To comfortably afford rent in Lower Merion, you'd need to earn approximately $78,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
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).