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Brookhaven

Pop. 8,331·65th most expensive in Pennsylvania·Rental market data updated monthly for Brookhaven, PA
Median rent (all units)
$1,806/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+4.5%
vs US Median
-$159
Rising (Monthly)
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Brookhaven · $1,806
More affordable than 53% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
24% of income
VERY AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,806/mo, rent takes about 24% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$72,000/yr
Local median income
$91,042/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Brookhaven's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,230
1 BR
$1,350
2 BR
$1,610
3 BR
$1,940
4 BR+
$2,210
Research median
$1,610/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
$21,672/yr
At $1,806/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +4.5% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Brookhaven, PA is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 33% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
8,331
Median income
$91,042
Median age
43.7
Renters
15.1%
Age distribution
19.6%
15.9%
28.8%
15.2%
20.6%
Under 1819.6%
18–3415.9%
35–5428.8%
55–6415.2%
65+20.6%
Gender
50.5%
49.5%
Male50.5%
Female49.5%
Race & ethnicity
89.6%
White89.6%
Black6.3%
Hispanic2%
Other1.8%
Education (25+)
32%
32%
33%
No HS diploma3%
HS diploma32%
Some college32%
Bachelor's+33%
Housing tenure
84.9%
15.1%
Owner84.9%
Renter15.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Brookhaven, PA has changed in 5 years

Income
$81,408 → $91,042
up 11.8%
Population
8,243 → 8,331
up 1.1%
Renter share
12.3% → 15.1%
+2.8 pts
Bachelor's+
31.9% → 33%
+1.1 pts
Median age
44.4 → 43.7
-0.7 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in Brookhaven, PA now reports about $91,042, up from $81,408 in 2021. Census counts show Brookhaven, PA adding about 88 residents over the five-year window, up 1.1% on net. The renter share has risen from 12.3% to 15.1%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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Brookhaven rent by bedroom count

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

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About renting in Brookhaven, PA

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Brookhaven is $1,806/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,230/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,610/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,350/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,940/mo.

At 24% of local median household income ($91,042/yr), Brookhaven ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Brookhaven an affordable city for renters?

Brookhaven is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,806/mo, rent takes approximately 24% of the local median household income ($91,042/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Brookhaven falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Brookhaven?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $72,000/year (~$35/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,806/mo in Brookhaven. The local median household income is $91,042/yr, meaning the typical Brookhaven household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Brookhaven?

Rent in Brookhaven has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 2026.

How does Brookhaven rent compare to other cities in Pennsylvania?

Brookhaven is middle-of-the-pack for Pennsylvania for rent, ranking #65 out of 167 tracked cities at $1,806/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Brookhaven?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Brookhaven ($1,806/mo): Crum Lynne ($1,100/mo), Chester ($1,299/mo), Marcus Hook ($1,704/mo).

What percentage of Brookhaven residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 15.1% of Brookhaven households are renters, while 84.9% are owner-occupied. Brookhaven leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Brookhaven rent compare to the national average?

Brookhaven's median rent of $1,806/mo is $159 (8%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Pennsylvania, it ranks #65 out of 167 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
24%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,806/mo, rent takes ~24% of Brookhaven's median household income ($91,042/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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State income tax3.07%
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