Last updated on June 7, 2026

Average rent in
Media, PA

Median rent

Median rent in Media

$2,150/mo

increased by26%

vs previous year

The average rent in Media is $2,150 per month as of June 2026. This is 10% above the national average rent, or $200 more per month.

$2.23

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Media

29

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Media rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Media, PA

Average rent prices in Media have increased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 26% 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 Media, PA

Rent prices in Media vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Media is $1,947, whereas a house costs $2,875. 1-bedroom apartments in Media run $1,500 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,000.

Listings

Studio

$1,156

16%

12%

1 bedroom

$1,500

1%

2%

2 bedroom

$2,237

3%

14%

3 bedroom

$2,012

5%

44%

4 bedroom

$2,000

12%

18%

Studio

Average rent

$1,156

Last 30 days

16%

Last year

12%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,237

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

14%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,012

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

44%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,000

Last 30 days

12%

Last year

18%

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

Compare median rent prices in Media and Aldan by all bedroom counts and property types.

Media

Median rent price$2,150
increased by10%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,500
decreased by23%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Media, PA is 43% higher than the median rent in Aldan, PA.

Discover rentals in Media, PA

Lexington Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.3

Very good

Lexington Apartments

450 Linden Lane, Media, PA 19063

Studio–2 beds

1 bath

$925–$1,395

Apartment for rent

Jamestown Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.5

Very good

Jamestown Apartments

499 West Jefferson Street, Media, PA 19063

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,295–$1,495

Apartment for rent

Woodlynne Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

7.9

Very good

Woodlynne Apartments

210 East Jefferson Street, Media, PA 19063

2 beds

1 bath

$1,495

Apartment for rent

20 Greenhill Rd #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Media

APARTMENT - Other - MEDIA, PA

20 Greenhill Rd #B, Media, PA 19063

2 beds

1 bath

$2,000

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Media, PA

Quick answers to common questions about the Media rental market.

How much is rent in Media?

The average rent in Media is $2,150 per month as of June 6, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Media?

Average rent prices in Media have increased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 26% since last year.

How does Media rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Media is 10% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $200 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Media?

To comfortably afford rent in Media, you'd need to earn approximately $86,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

One-bedroom apartments in Media, Pennsylvania average around $1,400 per month in 2025, while two-bedroom units rent for around $2,000 monthly. These figures represent the current market rates across this Delaware County borough's rental inventory.

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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