Last updated on October 28, 2026

Average rent in
Upper Darby, PA

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Upper Darby rent stands today

    Upper Darby, PA rent rose 13.9% year over year, with a current median of $1,395/month. Renters pay $170 more per month than last year despite a slight 0.8% month-over-month decline from the recent peak of $1,400/month in September 2026.

  • Upper Darby is 26.6% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, providing a lower-cost option in the Philadelphia metro with 62 total rentals available. This positions the market as accessible for renters seeking value.

  • Price ranges

    Studios rent for $1,088/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,070/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,400/month, 3-bedrooms for $1,850/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $2,400/month in Upper Darby. This range reflects the variety of unit sizes available to renters.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    The 4+ bedroom segment saw a YoY decline of 42.9%, contrasting with the citywide rent increase of 13.9%. This drop shows a distinct trend for larger units in Upper Darby, PA compared to the overall market.

Median rent

Median rent in Upper Darby

$1,395/mo

increased by14%

vs previous year

The average rent in Upper Darby is $1,395 per month as of October 2026. This is 27% below the national average rent, or $505 less per month.

$1.86

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Upper Darby

62

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Upper Darby rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Upper Darby, PA

Average rent prices in Upper Darby have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 14% 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 Upper Darby, PA

Rent prices in Upper Darby vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Upper Darby is $1,095, whereas a house costs $1,575. 1-bedroom apartments in Upper Darby run $1,050 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,337.

Listings

Studio

$1,087

11%

9%

1 bedroom

$1,069

No Change

3%

2 bedroom

$1,400

No Change

2%

3 bedroom

$1,850

11%

1%

4 bedroom

$2,400

No Change

43%

Studio

Average rent

$1,087

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

9%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,069

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,400

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,850

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,400

Last year

43%

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

Compare median rent prices in Upper Darby and Aldan by all bedroom counts and property types.

Upper Darby

Median rent price$1,395
decreased by27%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,550
decreased by18%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Upper Darby, PA is 10% lower than the median rent in Aldan, PA.

Discover rentals in Upper Darby, PA

451 Timberlake Rd #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Upper Darby

Timberlake Road - 451 - 1

451 Timberlake Rd #1, Upper Darby, PA 19082

2 beds

1 bath

$1,250

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.
105 St Laurence - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.6

Very good

105 St Laurence

105 Saint Laurence Rd, Upper Darby, PA 19082

2 beds

1 bath

$1,300

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.
6724 Marshall Rd #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Upper Darby

6724 Marshall Rd #2, Upper Darby, PA 19082

2 beds

1 bath

$1,325

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.
7064 Clover Ln - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Upper Darby

3 beds

1 bath

$1,500

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.

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Frequently asked questions for Upper Darby, PA

Quick answers to common questions about the Upper Darby rental market.

How much is rent in Upper Darby?

The average rent in Upper Darby is $1,395 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Upper Darby?

Average rent prices in Upper Darby have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 14% since last year.

How does Upper Darby rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Upper Darby is 27% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $505 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Upper Darby?

To comfortably afford rent in Upper Darby, you'd need to earn approximately $56,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Upper Darby?

September offers the best rental deals in Upper Darby, with rents running about 10% lower than the peak pricing you'll see in March.

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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