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Ardmore

Pop. 13,909·9th most expensive in Pennsylvania·Ardmore rents are up 10.7% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$2,485/mo
Year-over-Year
+10.7%
Month-over-Month
-1.9%
vs US Median
+$520
Falling (Monthly)
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Ardmore · $2,485
More expensive than 79% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
46/100
Fairly priced
OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are right about where Ardmore's 10-year trend predicts.

Actual rent
$2,485/mo
Expected by trend
$2,440/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,580
1 BR
$1,750
2 BR
$2,080
3 BR
$2,510
4 BR+
$2,850
Research median
$2,080/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$29,820/yr
At $2,485/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
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Rents are up 10.7% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+10.7% YoY, -1.9% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Ardmore, PA is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 71.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
13,909
Median income
$119,111
Median age
38.4
Renters
37%
Age distribution
21.4%
21.1%
30%
20.4%
Under 1821.4%
18–3421.1%
35–5430%
55–647.1%
65+20.4%
Gender
46.4%
53.6%
Male46.4%
Female53.6%
Race & ethnicity
72.1%
White72.1%
Black11.5%
Hispanic4.9%
Asian6.6%
Other4.9%
Education (25+)
16.2%
71.1%
No HS diploma1.5%
HS diploma16.2%
Some college11.2%
Bachelor's+71.1%
Housing tenure
63%
37%
Owner63%
Renter37%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2022 vs 2026

How Ardmore, PA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,842 → $2,485
up 34.9%
Income
$107,087 → $119,111
up 11.2%
Population
14,391 → 13,909
down 3.3%
Renter share
36.1% → 37%
+0.9 pts
Bachelor's+
70.8% → 71.1%
+0.3 pts

Rent in Ardmore, PA has increased 34.9% since 2022, going from about $1,842 per month to roughly $2,485 today. Household income in the area moved from $107,087 to $119,111 across the same window, up 11.2% versus 2021. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 23.7 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 14,391 to 13,909 between 2021 and 2024, a 3.3% change. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in Ardmore, PA look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Ardmore rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Ardmore. Click any size for full breakdown.

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About renting in Ardmore, PA

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Ardmore is $2,485/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,580/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,080/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,750/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,510/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($119,111/yr), Ardmore ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 10.7% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Ardmore an affordable city for renters?

Ardmore is considered affordable for renters. At $2,485/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the local median household income ($119,111/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Ardmore falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Ardmore?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $99,000/year (~$48/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,485/mo in Ardmore. The local median household income is $119,111/yr, meaning the typical Ardmore household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Ardmore?

Rent in Ardmore has increased 10.7% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Ardmore rent compare to other cities in Pennsylvania?

Ardmore is one of the pricier cities in Pennsylvania for rent, ranking #9 out of 167 tracked cities at $2,485/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Ardmore?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Ardmore ($2,485/mo): Upper Darby ($1,347/mo), Drexel Hill ($1,442/mo), Bryn Mawr ($2,363/mo).

What percentage of Ardmore residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 37% of Ardmore households are renters, while 63% are owner-occupied. Ardmore leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Ardmore rent compare to the national average?

Ardmore's median rent of $2,485/mo is $520 (26%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Pennsylvania, it ranks #9 out of 167 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
25%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,485/mo, rent takes ~25% of Ardmore's median household income ($119,111/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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State income tax3.07%
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