Last updated on November 10, 2026

Average rent in
Bala Cynwyd, Philadelphia, PA

Median rent

Median rent in Bala Cynwyd

$2,178/mo

increased by15%

vs previous year

The average rent in Bala Cynwyd is $2,178 per month as of November 2026. This is 15% above the national average rent, or $278 more per month.

$2.13

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Bala Cynwyd

15

for rent on Zumper.com as of November 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Bala Cynwyd rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Bala Cynwyd, Philadelphia, PA

Average rent prices in Bala Cynwyd have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 15% 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 Bala Cynwyd, Philadelphia, PA

Rent prices in Bala Cynwyd vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Bala Cynwyd is $2,153, whereas a house costs $2,524. 1-bedroom apartments in Bala Cynwyd run $1,870 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,095.

Listings

Studio

$1,200

12%

2%

1 bedroom

$1,882

3%

21%

2 bedroom

$2,060

2%

3%

3 bedroom

$2,522

No Change

7%

4 bedroom

$2,425

No Change

39%

Studio

Average rent

$1,200

Last 30 days

12%

Last year

2%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,882

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

21%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,060

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,522

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

7%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,425

Last year

39%

Narberth

Average rent

$2,410

Allegheny West

Average rent

$1,640

Merion Station

Average rent

$1,750

Parkland

Average rent

$2,350

Southwest Cedar Park

Average rent

$1,099

Wynnefield Heights

Average rent

$1,495

Apartments

Average rent

$2,153

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

20%

Condos

Average rent

$2,100

Houses

Average rent

$2,524

Last year

13%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Bala Cynwyd, Philadelphia, 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 Bala Cynwyd, Philadelphia, PA compare to other neighborhoods?

Compare median rent prices in Bala Cynwyd and Narberth by all bedroom counts and property types.

Bala Cynwyd

Median rent price$2,178
increased by15%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,410
increased by27%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Bala Cynwyd, Philadelphia, PA is 10% lower than the median rent in Narberth, Narberth, PA.

Discover rentals in Bala Cynwyd, Philadelphia, PA

Llanberris - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.7

Very good

Llanberris

101 Conshohocken State Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19004

2 beds

1 bath

$1,550–$1,725

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
One Montgomery - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.4

Very good

One Montgomery

1 Montgomery Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19004

1–3 beds

1–3 baths

$1,585–$2,430

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
17 Jefferson St #A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Bala Cynwyd apartment for rent in Philadelphia

17 Jefferson St #A, Philadelphia, PA 19004

3 beds

2 baths

$2,870

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

7h ago

8.3

Very good

Pembroke East

121 Montgomery Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19004

3 beds

2 baths

$2,895

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

5h ago

7.4

Very good

The Jordan Residences

23 Rock Hill Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19004

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,240–$4,500

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
50 Belmont Ave #401 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Bala Cynwyd condo for rent in Philadelphia

Residential Lease, BALA CYNWYD, PA

50 Belmont Ave #401, Philadelphia, PA 19004

1 bed

1 bath

$2,100

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Summit Court - Photo 1 of 1
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3d ago

10

Excellent

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Summit Court

101 Summit Ln, Philadelphia, PA 19004

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,795–$2,266

Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.

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7h ago

8.5

Very good

Pembroke Terrace

125 Montgomery Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19004

1 bed

1 bath

$1,645

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Summit Court - Photo 1 of 1
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3d ago

10

Excellent

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Summit Court

101 Summit Ln, Philadelphia, PA 19004

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,795–$2,266

Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.

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Main Line Court - Photo 1 of 1

1h ago

8.3

Very good

Main Line Court

97 Ashland Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19004

2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,196–$2,246

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Metropolitan Bala Cynwyd - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated

1d ago

9

Excellent

Metropolitan Bala Cynwyd

118 Montgomery Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19004

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,525–$2,240

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
One Montgomery - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.4

Very good

One Montgomery

1 Montgomery Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19004

1–3 beds

1–3 baths

$1,585–$2,430

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Summit Court - Photo 1 of 1
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3d ago

10

Excellent

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Verified

Summit Court

101 Summit Ln, Philadelphia, PA 19004

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,795–$2,266

Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.

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Metropolitan Bala Cynwyd - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated

1d ago

9

Excellent

Metropolitan Bala Cynwyd

118 Montgomery Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19004

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,525–$2,240

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
17 Jefferson St #A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Bala Cynwyd apartment for rent in Philadelphia

17 Jefferson St #A, Philadelphia, PA 19004

3 beds

2 baths

$2,870

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
10 Montgomery Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Bala Cynwyd apartment for rent in Philadelphia

2 beds

2 baths

$2,145

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Summit Court - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

3d ago

10

Excellent

Our team has verified this company

Verified

Summit Court

101 Summit Ln, Philadelphia, PA 19004

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,795–$2,266

Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.

Call

Main Line Court - Photo 1 of 1

1h ago

8.3

Very good

Main Line Court

97 Ashland Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19004

2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,196–$2,246

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Metropolitan Bala Cynwyd - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated

1d ago

9

Excellent

Metropolitan Bala Cynwyd

118 Montgomery Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19004

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,525–$2,240

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
One Montgomery - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.4

Very good

One Montgomery

1 Montgomery Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19004

1–3 beds

1–3 baths

$1,585–$2,430

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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Frequently asked questions for Bala Cynwyd, Philadelphia, PA

Quick answers to common questions about the Bala Cynwyd rental market.

How much is rent in Bala Cynwyd?

The average rent in Bala Cynwyd is $2,178 per month as of November 7, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Bala Cynwyd?

Average rent prices in Bala Cynwyd have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 15% since last year.

How does Bala Cynwyd rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Bala Cynwyd is 15% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $278 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Bala Cynwyd?

To comfortably afford rent in Bala Cynwyd, you'd need to earn approximately $87,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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).