Last updated on September 5, 2026

Average rent in
Norristown, PA

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Norristown, PA rent rose modestly year over year with a current median of $1,526/month, though rents are down $104/month compared to last year. Month over month, rents cooled 2.3% after peaking at $1,665 in April 2026.

  • Norristown rents sit 20.1% more affordable than the $1,910/month national median, positioning the market as accessible for renters seeking value in Pennsylvania.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Norristown run about $1,136/month, 1-bedrooms $1,354/month, and 2-bedrooms $1,550/month, while 3-bedrooms reach $1,995/month and 4+ bedrooms climb to $3,500/month.

Median rent

Median rent in Norristown

$1,525/mo

increased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Norristown is $1,525 per month as of August 2026. This is 20% below the national average rent, or $384 less per month.

$1.67

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Norristown

52

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Norristown rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Norristown, PA

Average rent prices in Norristown have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 2% 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 Norristown, PA

Rent prices in Norristown vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Norristown is $1,383, whereas a house costs $2,043. 1-bedroom apartments in Norristown run $1,359 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,545.

Listings

Studio

$1,136

13%

25%

1 bedroom

$1,354

No Change

2%

2 bedroom

$1,550

4%

4%

3 bedroom

$1,995

4%

15%

4 bedroom

$3,500

6%

54%

Studio

Average rent

$1,136

Last 30 days

13%

Last year

25%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,354

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,550

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,995

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

15%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,500

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

54%

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

Compare median rent prices in Norristown and Ambler by all bedroom counts and property types.

Norristown

Median rent price$1,525
decreased by20%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,835
decreased by4%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Norristown, PA is 17% lower than the median rent in Ambler, PA.

Discover rentals in Norristown, PA

207 Swede St #102 - Photo 1 of 1

23h ago

Apartment for rent in Norristown

207 Swede St #102, Norristown, PA 19401

2 beds

1 bath

$975

Apartment for rent

1h ago

8.3

Very good

1044 DeKalb St, Norristown, PA

1044 Dekalb St, Norristown, PA 19401

2 beds

2 baths

$1,275

Apartment for rent

Curren Terrace Apartment Homes - Photo 1 of 1

3h ago

8.5

Very good

Curren Terrace Apartment Homes

1011 New Hope St, Norristown, PA 19401

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,389–$2,541

Price drop

Apartment for rent

708 Carmen Dr #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Norristown

2 beds

1 bath

$1,400

Apartment for rent

Available May 12

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Frequently asked questions for Norristown, PA

Quick answers to common questions about the Norristown rental market.

How much is rent in Norristown?

The average rent in Norristown is $1,525 per month as of August 29, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Norristown?

Average rent prices in Norristown have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.

How does Norristown rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Norristown is 20% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $384 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Norristown?

To comfortably afford rent in Norristown, you'd need to earn approximately $61,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

May offers the lowest rents in Norristown, running about 7% lower than March, which sees the highest rent. Timing your search for May could result in meaningful savings compared to the spring peak.

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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