Last updated on July 30, 2026

Average rent in
Upper Darby, PA

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Upper Darby rent stands today

    Upper Darby, PA rent rose 8.9% year over year, with a current median of $1,389/month. Renters today are paying $51 more per month on average than last year despite a 3.7% month-over-month decline.

  • Upper Darby sits 28.0% more affordable than the $1,930/month national median, positioning it as a more accessible rental market for those seeking value near Philadelphia.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Upper Darby rent for $1,115/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,050/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,392/month. Larger units include 3-bedrooms at $1,750/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,795/month. These ranges reflect the variety of options available across bedroom sizes.

Median rent

Median rent in Upper Darby

$1,389/mo

increased by9%

vs previous year

The average rent in Upper Darby is $1,389 per month as of July 2026. This is 28% below the national average rent, or $541 less per month.

$1.79

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Upper Darby

53

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Upper Darby rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%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 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 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 $1,189, whereas a house costs $1,695. 1-bedroom apartments in Upper Darby run $1,050 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,349.

Listings

Studio

$1,115

3%

19%

1 bedroom

$1,050

1%

7%

2 bedroom

$1,392

No Change

3%

3 bedroom

$1,750

2%

1%

4 bedroom

$2,795

8%

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,115

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

19%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,050

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

7%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,392

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,750

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,795

Last 30 days

8%

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$1,389
decreased by28%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,400
decreased by27%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Upper Darby, PA is 1% lower than the median rent in Aldan, PA.

Discover rentals in Upper Darby, PA

7311 West Chester Pike - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.4

Very good

7311 West Chester Pike

7311 W Chester Pike, Upper Darby, PA 19082

2 beds

1 bath

$1,200

Apartment for rent

105 St Laurence - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.6

Very good

105 St Laurence

105 Saint Laurence Rd, Upper Darby, PA 19082

2 beds

1 bath

$1,200

Apartment for rent

139 S State Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.6

Very good

139 S State Rd

139 S State Rd, Upper Darby, PA 19082

2 beds

1 bath

$1,300

Apartment for rent

7818 Merion Ave #1stFL - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Upper Darby

TOWNHOME - Other - UPPER DARBY, PA

7818 Merion Ave #1stFL, Upper Darby, PA 19082

2 beds

1 bath

$1,300

Apartment for rent

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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 $1,389 per month as of July 25, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Upper Darby?

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

How does Upper Darby rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Upper Darby is 28% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $541 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?

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Upper Darby average around $1,090/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,390/month.

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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