Last updated on September 16, 2026

Average rent in
Newtown, PA

Median rent

Median rent in Newtown

$2,995/mo

increased by20%

vs previous year

The average rent in Newtown is $2,995 per month as of September 2026. This is 58% above the national average rent, or $1,095 more per month.

$2.19

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Newtown

30

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Newtown rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Newtown, PA

Average rent prices in Newtown have increased by 6% over the last month and have increased by 20% 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 Newtown, PA

Rent prices in Newtown vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Newtown is $2,445, whereas a house costs $3,270. 1-bedroom apartments in Newtown run $1,900 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,380.

Listings

1 bedroom

$1,717

3%

4%

2 bedroom

$2,500

No Change

3%

3 bedroom

$3,375

5%

5%

4 bedroom

$3,800

10%

34%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,717

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,375

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,800

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

34%

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

Compare median rent prices in Newtown and Bordentown Township by all bedroom counts and property types.

Newtown

Median rent price$2,995
increased by58%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,250
increased by18%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Newtown, PA is 33% higher than the median rent in Bordentown Township, NJ.

Discover rentals in Newtown, PA

3505 Society Pl - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Newtown

NEWTOWN, PA

3505 Society Pl, Newtown, PA 18940

2 beds

1 bath

$2,200

125 Leedom Way - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Newtown

1102 Diamond Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Newtown

Residential Lease, NEWTOWN, PA

1102 Diamond Dr, Newtown, PA 18940

2 beds

2 baths

$2,200

311 Society Pl - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Newtown

2 beds

2 baths

$2,300

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Frequently asked questions for Newtown, PA

Quick answers to common questions about the Newtown rental market.

How much is rent in Newtown?

The average rent in Newtown is $2,995 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Newtown?

Average rent prices in Newtown have increased by 6% over the last month and have increased by 20% since last year.

How does Newtown rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Newtown is 58% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,095 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Newtown?

To comfortably afford rent in Newtown, you'd need to earn approximately $120,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

February offers the best rental deals in Newtown, with prices running about 10% lower than the summer peak in July.

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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