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Last updated on October 22, 2026
Average rent in
Villanova, Lower Merion, PA
Average rent in
Last updated on October 22, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in Villanova
$2,500/mo
68%vs previous year
The average rent in Villanova is $2,500 per month as of October 2026. This is 32% above the national average rent, or $600 more per month.
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Total rentals
Available rentals in Villanova
18
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Villanova rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Villanova, Lower Merion, PA
Average rent prices in Villanova have decreased by 29% over the last month and have decreased by 68% 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
Villanova, Lower Merion, PA
Rent prices in Villanova vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Villanova is $1,985, whereas a house costs $3,400. 1-bedroom apartments in Villanova run $1,620 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,960.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,345 | - |  12% | |
1 bedroom | $1,600 | 2% | 9% | |
2 bedroom | $2,000 | 33% | 45% | |
3 bedroom | $2,500 | No Change | 57% | |
4 bedroom | $5,225 | 20% | 52% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Bryn Mawr | $2,647 | |
Merion Station | $1,475 | |
Ridley Park | $1,525 | |
Swarthmore | $1,400 | |
Wynnewood | $1,902 | |
Yeadon | $1,500 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,985 | 13% | 18% | |
Condos | $2,050 | - | - | |
Houses | $3,400 | 30% | 55% | |
Rooms | $700 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,345
Last year
12%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,600
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
9%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
33%
Last year
45%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,500
Last year
57%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$5,225
Last 30 days
20%
Last year
52%
Bryn Mawr
Average rent
$2,647
Wynnewood
Average rent
$1,902
Merion Station
Average rent
$1,475
Ridley Park
Average rent
$1,525
Swarthmore
Average rent
$1,400
Yeadon
Average rent
$1,500
Apartments
Average rent
$1,985
Last 30 days
13%
Last year
18%
Condos
Average rent
$2,050
Houses
Average rent
$3,400
Last 30 days
30%
Last year
55%
Rooms
Average rent
$700
The table above reflects average rent prices in Villanova, 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 Villanova, Lower Merion, PA compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in Villanova and Bryn Mawr by all bedroom counts and property types.
Villanova
32%higher than the national median
39%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Villanova, Lower Merion, PA is 6% lower than the median rent in Bryn Mawr, Bryn Mawr, PA.
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5d+ ago
Villanova house for rent in Lower Merion
933COTTAGE Stoke Rd, Lower Merion, PA 19085
2 beds
1 bath
$2,000
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5d+ ago
Villanova house for rent in Lower Merion
625 Conestoga Rd, Lower Merion, PA 19085
3 beds
2.5 baths
$5,000
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5d+ ago
Villanova house for rent in Lower Merion
713 Woodfield Rd, Lower Merion, PA 19085
5 beds
3.5 baths
$10,900
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
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
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
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Frequently asked questions for Villanova, Lower Merion, PA
Quick answers to common questions about the Villanova rental market.
How much is rent in Villanova?
The average rent in Villanova is $2,500 per month as of October 17, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Villanova?
Average rent prices in Villanova have decreased by 29% over the last month and have decreased by 68% since last year.
How does Villanova rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Villanova is 32% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $600 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Villanova?
To comfortably afford rent in Villanova, you'd need to earn approximately $100,000/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).