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Clifton Heights

Pop. 6,832·94th most expensive in Pennsylvania·Rental market data updated monthly for Clifton Heights, PA
Median rent (all units)
$1,507/mo
Year-over-Year
+2.5%
Month-over-Month
+3.6%
vs US Median
-$458
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Clifton Heights · $1,507
More affordable than 75% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
25% of income
AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,507/mo, rent takes about 25% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$60,000/yr
Local median income
$70,931/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Clifton Heights's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,260
1 BR
$1,380
2 BR
$1,650
3 BR
$1,990
4 BR+
$2,260
Research median
$1,650/mo

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

Rent trends

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$18,084/yr
At $1,507/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 2.5% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+2.5% YoY, +3.6% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Clifton Heights, PA is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 17.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
6,832
Median income
$70,931
Median age
32.7
Renters
26.1%
Age distribution
27.6%
25.6%
25.1%
Under 1827.6%
18–3425.6%
35–5425.1%
55–6410%
65+11.6%
Gender
47%
53%
Male47%
Female53%
Race & ethnicity
51.1%
38.8%
White51.1%
Black38.8%
Hispanic2%
Asian2.3%
Other5.9%
Education (25+)
30.4%
46.3%
17.5%
No HS diploma5.7%
HS diploma30.4%
Some college46.3%
Bachelor's+17.5%
Housing tenure
73.9%
26.1%
Owner73.9%
Renter26.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Clifton Heights, PA has changed in 5 years

Income
$52,955 → $70,931
up 33.9%
Population
6,806 → 6,832
up 0.4%
Renter share
30.1% → 26.1%
-4.0 pts
Bachelor's+
16.9% → 17.5%
+0.6 pts
Median age
34.3 → 32.7
-1.6 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $52,955 to $70,931 across the same window, up 33.9% versus 2021. Renters now make up 26.1% of households, compared with 30.1% five years ago.

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Clifton Heights rent by bedroom count

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

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About renting in Clifton Heights, PA

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Clifton Heights is $1,507/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,260/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,650/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,380/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,990/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($70,931/yr), Clifton Heights ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.5% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Clifton Heights an affordable city for renters?

Clifton Heights is considered affordable for renters. At $1,507/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the local median household income ($70,931/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Clifton Heights falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Clifton Heights?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $60,000/year (~$29/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,507/mo in Clifton Heights. The local median household income is $70,931/yr, meaning the typical Clifton Heights household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Clifton Heights?

Rent in Clifton Heights has increased 2.5% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Clifton Heights rent compare to other cities in Pennsylvania?

Clifton Heights is middle-of-the-pack for Pennsylvania for rent, ranking #94 out of 167 tracked cities at $1,507/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Clifton Heights?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Clifton Heights ($1,507/mo): Collingdale ($1,321/mo), Glenolden ($1,434/mo), Drexel Hill ($1,442/mo).

What percentage of Clifton Heights residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 26.1% of Clifton Heights households are renters, while 73.9% are owner-occupied. Clifton Heights leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Clifton Heights rent compare to the national average?

Clifton Heights's median rent of $1,507/mo is $458 (23%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Pennsylvania, it ranks #94 out of 167 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
25%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,507/mo, rent takes ~25% of Clifton Heights's median household income ($70,931/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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State income tax3.07%
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