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Last updated on October 30, 2026
Average rent in
Lower Merion, PA
Average rent in
Last updated on October 30, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in Lower Merion
$2,775/mo
64%vs previous year
The average rent in Lower Merion is $2,775 per month as of October 2026. This is 46% above the national average rent, or $875 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Lower Merion
17
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Lower Merion rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Lower Merion, PA
Average rent prices in Lower Merion have decreased by 29% over the last month and have decreased by 64% 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 $2,200, whereas a house costs $3,850. 1-bedroom apartments in Lower Merion run $1,597 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,975.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,335 | - |  2% | |
1 bedroom | $1,595 | 27% | 1% | |
2 bedroom | $2,000 | No Change | 52% | |
3 bedroom | $2,600 | No Change | 61% | |
4 bedroom | $4,620 | 36% | 64% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Villanova | $2,445 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,200 | 33% | 35% | |
Condos | $1,875 | 57% | - | |
Houses | $3,850 | 29% | 42% | |
Rooms | $700 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,335
Last year
2%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,595
Last 30 days
27%
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,000
Last year
52%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,600
Last year
61%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,620
Last 30 days
36%
Last year
64%
Villanova
Average rent
$2,445
Apartments
Average rent
$2,200
Last 30 days
33%
Last year
35%
Condos
Average rent
$1,875
Last 30 days
57%
Houses
Average rent
$3,850
Last 30 days
29%
Last year
42%
Rooms
Average rent
$700
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
46%higher than the national median
32%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Lower Merion, PA is 11% higher than the median rent in Berwyn, PA.
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6%$1,420
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33%$2,200
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8%$1,625
5%$3,050
61%Discover rentals in Lower Merion, PA
5d+ ago
Villanova house for rent in Lower Merion
933COTTAGE Stoke Rd, Lower Merion, PA 19085
2 beds
1 bath
$2,000
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.House for rent
2d ago
Villanova townhouse for rent in Lower Merion
738 Canterbury Ln, Lower Merion, PA 19085
4 beds
3.5 baths
$11,000
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.House for rent
5d+ ago
Villanova house for rent in Lower Merion
7 Hopeton Ln, Lower Merion, PA 19085
2 beds
1 bath
$4,400
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.House for rent
5d+ ago
Villanova house for rent in Lower Merion
933COTTAGE Stoke Rd, Lower Merion, PA 19085
2 beds
1 bath
$2,000
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.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
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.House for rent
2d ago
Villanova townhouse for rent in Lower Merion
738 Canterbury Ln, Lower Merion, PA 19085
4 beds
3.5 baths
$11,000
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.House for rent
5d+ ago
Villanova house for rent in Lower Merion
1910 Stone Ridge Ln, Lower Merion, PA 19085
4 beds
2.5 baths
$6,800
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.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 $2,775 per month as of October 24, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Lower Merion?
Average rent prices in Lower Merion have decreased by 29% over the last month and have decreased by 64% since last year.
How does Lower Merion rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Lower Merion is 46% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $875 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Lower Merion?
To comfortably afford rent in Lower Merion, you'd need to earn approximately $111,000/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).