Bedroom count
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Last updated on October 20, 2026
Average rent in
Norristown, PA
Average rent in
Last updated on October 20, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Norristown rent stands today
Norristown, PA rent rose 3.7% year over year, with a current median of $1,587/month. Renters today are paying $29 more per month on average than last year, continuing a climb since the trough in mid-2025 though still below the peak of $1,665/month in April 2026.
Compared to national trends
Norristown sits 16.5% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, offering a moderately priced market with 61 total rentals available across the city.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Norristown run around $1,199/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,415/month, 2-bedrooms around $1,599/month, 3-bedrooms around $1,995/month, and 4+ bedrooms around $2,300/month.
Median rent
Median rent in Norristown
$1,587/mo
4%vs previous year
The average rent in Norristown is $1,587 per month as of October 2026. This is 16% below the national average rent, or $313 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Norristown
61
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Norristown rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Norristown, PA
Average rent prices in Norristown have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 4% 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 $1,530, whereas a house costs $1,995. 1-bedroom apartments in Norristown run $1,442 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,592.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,199 | No Change | 4% | |
1 bedroom | $1,415 |  1% | 6% | |
2 bedroom | $1,599 | 1% | No Change | |
3 bedroom | $1,995 | 1% | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $2,300 | 10% | 8% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Norristown, PA.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,530 | 3% | 9% | |
Condos | $1,975 | 7% | 1% | |
Houses | $1,995 | 2% | 31% | |
Rooms | $880 | 1% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,199
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
4%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,415
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
6%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,599
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
No Change
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,995
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,300
Last 30 days
10%
Last year
8%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Norristown, PA.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,530
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
9%
Condos
Average rent
$1,975
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
1%
Houses
Average rent
$1,995
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
31%
Rooms
Average rent
$880
Last 30 days
1%
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
16%lower than the national median
16%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Norristown, PA is 28% lower than the median rent in Ambler, PA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,210
6%$2,495
3%$2,647
3%$2,000
7%$2,500
13%$2,793
9%$1,800
6%$2,058
5%$2,050
1%$2,121
3%$1,530
28%$1,400
6%Discover rentals in Norristown, PA
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Norristown
521 Cherry St #4, Norristown, PA 19401
2 beds
1 bath
$1,395
Apartment for rent
3d ago
301 E Brown St, Norristown, PA 19401
2 beds
1 bath
$1,495
Apartment for rent
3d ago
27 W Fornance St, Norristown, PA 19401
2 beds
1 bath
$1,549
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1201 Arch St, Norristown, PA 19401
2 beds
1 bath
$1,550
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Norristown
1324 Quarry Hall Rd, Norristown, PA 19403
4 beds
2.5 baths
$4,500
House for rent
4d ago
1000 Regatta Cir, Norristown, PA 19401
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,917–$3,874
Price droppedTotal Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 19
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Norristown
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,300
Price dropped $200House for rent
4d ago
408 W Airy St, Norristown, PA 19401
2 beds
1 bath
$2,000
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
331 W Logan St Apt B4, Norristown, PA 19401
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,502–$1,982
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
Available Feb 27
4d ago
Verified
520 Russwood Dr, Norristown, PA 19401
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,430–$1,864
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
Available Jun 3
2d ago
1011 New Hope St, Norristown, PA 19401
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,409–$2,407
Price droppedAdditional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
3d ago
622 Dekalb St, Norristown, PA 19401
3 beds
1 bath
$1,695
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
331 W Logan St Apt B4, Norristown, PA 19401
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,502–$1,982
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
Available Feb 27
4d ago
Verified
520 Russwood Dr, Norristown, PA 19401
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,430–$1,864
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
Available Jun 3
5d+ ago
311 W Marshall St, Norristown, PA 19401
Studio
1 bath
$995
Apartment for rent
3d ago
301 E Brown St, Norristown, PA 19401
2 beds
1 bath
$1,495
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
331 W Logan St Apt B4, Norristown, PA 19401
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,502–$1,982
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
Available Feb 27
4d ago
Verified
520 Russwood Dr, Norristown, PA 19401
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,430–$1,864
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
Available Jun 3
2d ago
721 Sandy St, Norristown, PA 19401
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,200–$1,425
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 20
2d ago
1011 New Hope St, Norristown, PA 19401
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,409–$2,330
Price droppedAdditional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
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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 $1,587 per month as of October 17, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Norristown?
Average rent prices in Norristown have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 4% since last year.
How does Norristown rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Norristown is 16% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $313 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 $63,000/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).