Last updated on June 7, 2026

Average rent in
Norristown, PA

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Norristown, PA rent rose 8.7% year over year, with a current median of $1,576/month. Renters are paying $171 more per month than last year, though the month-over-month rent slipped 4.2% from the recent peak in April 2026.

  • Norristown rents are 19.2% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, placing the city in a moderately priced market with a total of 56 rentals available.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Norristown run around $1,072/month, 1-bedrooms at $1,314/month, and 2-bedrooms at $1,641/month, with larger units reaching $2,300/month for 4+ bedrooms. The 4+ bedroom segment shows a notable divergence from the citywide trend.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    The 4+ bedroom segment in Norristown fell 25.8% year over year, contrasting with the overall city rent rise of 8.7%. This divergence reveals a distinct dynamic in larger unit rentals compared to the broader market.

Median rent

Median rent in Norristown

$1,576/mo

increased by9%

vs previous year

The average rent in Norristown is $1,576 per month as of June 2026. This is 19% below the national average rent, or $374 less per month.

$1.71

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Norristown

56

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 4% over the last month and have increased by 9% 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 $1,495, whereas a house costs $1,995. 1-bedroom apartments in Norristown run $1,354 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,600.

Listings

Studio

$1,072

9%

21%

1 bedroom

$1,314

3%

11%

2 bedroom

$1,641

2%

3%

3 bedroom

$1,995

3%

5%

4 bedroom

$2,300

17%

8%

Studio

Average rent

$1,072

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

21%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,314

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

11%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,641

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,995

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,300

Last 30 days

17%

Last year

8%

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$1,576
decreased by19%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,000
increased by3%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Norristown, PA is 21% lower than the median rent in Ambler, PA.

Discover rentals in Norristown, PA

Corson Lofts - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.5

Very good

Corson Lofts

620 Corson St, Norristown, PA 19401

1–4 beds

1–2 baths

$1,225–$2,099

Apartment for rent

Available May 26

423 Dekalb St #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Norristown

Updated 2BR with In-Unit Laundry & Natural Light

423 Dekalb St #3, Norristown, PA 19401

2 beds

1 bath

$1,350

Apartment for rent

Available May 20

412 E Oak St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Norristown

412 E Oak St, Norristown PA

412 E Oak St, Norristown, PA 19401

2 beds

1 bath

$1,450

House for rent

1206 DeKalb St, Norristown, PA - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.4

Very good

1206 DeKalb St, Norristown, PA

1206 Dekalb St, Norristown, PA 19401

2 beds

1 bath

$1,475

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 $1,576 per month as of June 6, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Norristown?

Average rent prices in Norristown have decreased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 9% since last year.

How does Norristown rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Norristown is 19% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $374 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?

Norristown, Pennsylvania rental prices in 2025 show one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,300 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $1,600 monthly. These figures represent the current market following recent price adjustments across all apartment sizes in the area.

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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