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Bensalem

·53rd most expensive in Pennsylvania·Bensalem rents are up 18.9% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$1,941/mo
Year-over-Year
+18.9%
Month-over-Month
+3.2%
vs US Median
-$21
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Bensalem · $1,941
More expensive than 55% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Rent Reality Score
36/100
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OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are 7% above what Bensalem's 10-year trend predicts — running hotter than its own history.

Actual rent
$1,941/mo
Expected by trend
$1,816/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,540
1 BR
$1,700
2 BR
$2,020
3 BR
$2,430
4 BR+
$2,770
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$2,020/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,941 market median above, and that is expected: FMR is the 40th percentile of standard-quality units and counts gross rent, so it includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash. The market median is asking rent, which usually excludes utilities. HUD sets FMR once a year; market rent here updates monthly.

Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents. Read the methodology →

Rent trends

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$23,292/yr
At $1,941/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
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Rents are up 18.9% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+18.9% YoY, +3.2% MoM), not inventory.
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2021 vs 2026

How Bensalem, PA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,323 → $1,941
up 46.7%

Five years ago, renters in Bensalem, PA paid around $1,323 a month. That figure now sits near $1,941, up 46.7% from the 2021 baseline. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2021.

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Bensalem rent by bedroom count

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About renting in Bensalem, PA

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Bensalem is $1,941/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,540/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,020/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,700/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,430/mo.

At 32% of estimated US median household income ($72,000/yr), Bensalem ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 18.9% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Bensalem an affordable city for renters?

Bensalem is considered moderate for renters. At $1,941/mo, rent takes approximately 32% of the US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Bensalem slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Bensalem?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $78,000/year (~$38/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,941/mo in Bensalem.

Is rent going up or down in Bensalem?

Rent in Bensalem has increased 18.9% over the past year as of August 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Bensalem rent compare to other cities in Pennsylvania?

Bensalem is one of the pricier cities in Pennsylvania for rent, ranking #53 out of 169 tracked cities at $1,941/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Bensalem?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Bensalem ($1,941/mo): Edgewater Park Township ($1,811/mo), Levittown ($1,824/mo).

How does Bensalem rent compare to the national average?

Bensalem's median rent of $1,941/mo is $21 (1%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Pennsylvania, it ranks #53 out of 169 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
32%
MODERATE

At $1,941/mo, rent takes ~32% of US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Bensalem 32%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.07%
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