Last updated on September 13, 2026

Average rent in
Upper Darby, PA

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Upper Darby rent stands today

    Upper Darby, PA rent rose 10.5% year over year, with a current median of $1,395/month. Renters are paying $68 more per month on average than last year.

  • Upper Darby is 26.6% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, positioning it as a more accessible market for renters compared to many other metros.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Upper Darby rent for about $1,049/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,100/month, and 2-bedrooms at $1,400/month, with 3-bedrooms and larger units reaching $1,800 to $2,000/month.

Median rent

Median rent in Upper Darby

$1,395/mo

increased by11%

vs previous year

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

$1.74

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Upper Darby

71

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 11% 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 $1,200, whereas a house costs $1,615. 1-bedroom apartments in Upper Darby run $1,100 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,325.

Listings

Studio

$1,049

1%

17%

1 bedroom

$1,100

No Change

1%

2 bedroom

$1,400

1%

2%

3 bedroom

$1,800

4%

No Change

4 bedroom

$2,000

8%

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,049

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

17%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,100

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,400

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

No Change

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,000

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$1,395
decreased by27%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,392
decreased by27%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Upper Darby, PA is equal to the median rent in Aldan, PA.

Discover rentals in Upper Darby, PA

386 Beverly Blvd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Upper Darby

UPPER DARBY, PA

386 Beverly Blvd, Upper Darby, PA 19082

2 beds

1 bath

$850

139 S State Rd Upper Darby, PA 19082 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.4

Very good

139 S State Rd Upper Darby, PA 19082

139 S State Rd, Upper Darby, PA 19082

2 beds

1 bath

$1,295

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

$1,300

7030 Greenwood Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Upper Darby

3 beds

1.5 baths

$1,495

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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 September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Upper Darby?

Average rent prices in Upper Darby have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 11% 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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