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Collingdale

Pop. 8,897·120th most expensive in Pennsylvania·One of the most affordable rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$1,321/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-1.3%
vs US Median
-$644
Falling (Monthly)
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Collingdale · $1,321
More affordable than 86% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
31% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,321/mo, rent takes about 31% of the local median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$53,000/yr
Local median income
$51,886/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Collingdale's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,250
1 BR
$1,380
2 BR
$1,640
3 BR
$1,980
4 BR+
$2,250
Research median
$1,640/mo

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

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12-month history

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Last updated: April 17, 2026

Annual cost
$15,852/yr
At $1,321/mo median
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 0.0% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -1.3% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Collingdale, PA is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 17% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
8,897
Median income
$51,886
Median age
40.4
Renters
41.6%
Age distribution
20.7%
23%
32.9%
13.9%
Under 1820.7%
18–3423%
35–5432.9%
55–6413.9%
65+9.4%
Gender
48.1%
51.9%
Male48.1%
Female51.9%
Race & ethnicity
28.1%
57.3%
White28.1%
Black57.3%
Hispanic7.3%
Asian4.3%
Other3%
Education (25+)
13.6%
35.4%
34.1%
17%
No HS diploma13.6%
HS diploma35.4%
Some college34.1%
Bachelor's+17%
Housing tenure
58.4%
41.6%
Owner58.4%
Renter41.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Collingdale, PA has changed in 5 years

Income
$45,565 → $51,886
up 13.9%
Population
8,857 → 8,897
up 0.5%
Renter share
39.9% → 41.6%
+1.7 pts
Bachelor's+
14.7% → 17%
+2.3 pts
Median age
35.5 → 40.4
+4.9 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $45,565 in 2021 to $51,886 more recently. The renter share has risen from 39.9% to 41.6%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 14.7% to 17% across the same window.

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By apartment size

Collingdale rent by bedroom count

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

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About renting in Collingdale, PA

Last updated: April 17, 2026

The median rent in Collingdale is $1,321/mo as of April 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,250/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,640/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,380/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,980/mo.

At 31% of local median household income ($51,886/yr), Collingdale ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Collingdale an affordable city for renters?

Collingdale is considered moderate for renters. At $1,321/mo, rent takes approximately 31% of the local median household income ($51,886/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Collingdale slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Collingdale?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $53,000/year (~$25/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,321/mo in Collingdale. The local median household income is $51,886/yr, meaning the typical Collingdale household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Collingdale?

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

How does Collingdale rent compare to other cities in Pennsylvania?

Collingdale is one of the more affordable cities in Pennsylvania for rent, ranking #120 out of 158 tracked cities at $1,321/mo.

What percentage of Collingdale residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 41.6% of Collingdale households are renters, while 58.4% are owner-occupied. Collingdale leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Collingdale rent compare to the national average?

Collingdale's median rent of $1,321/mo is $644 (33%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Pennsylvania, it ranks #120 out of 158 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
31%
MODERATE

At $1,321/mo, rent takes ~31% of Collingdale's median household income ($51,886/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Collingdale 31%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.07%
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