Rents are 4% above what Bensalem's 10-year trend predicts — running hotter than its own history.
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Last updated: July 20, 2026
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How Bensalem, PA has changed in 5 years
Five years ago, renters in Bensalem, PA paid around $1,323 a month. That figure now sits near $1,880, up 42.1% 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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Last updated: July 20, 2026
The median rent in Bensalem is $1,880/mo as of July 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 31% of estimated US median household income ($72,000/yr), Bensalem ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 15.3% over the past year.
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At $1,880/mo, rent takes ~31% of US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.
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