Studio Apartment Rent in Elkins Park, PA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Elkins Park, Pennsylvania as of July 2026. That's +31% lower than the citywide median of $1,939 and +4% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Elkins Park
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Elkins Park
Compare Elkins Park's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Pennsylvania
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Castle | $620 |
| 2 | Lewisburg | $660 |
| 3 | Indiana | $720 |
| 4 | Sharon | $720 |
| 5 | Altoona | $730 |
| 6 | DuBois | $730 |
| 7 | Grove City | $730 |
| 8 | Johnstown | $730 |
| 9 | Pottsville | $730 |
| 10 | Vandergrift | $730 |
| 11 | Erie | $748 |
| 12 | Meadville | $750 |
| 13 | Bloomsburg | $760 |
| 14 | Wilkes-Barre | $770 |
| 15 | Beaver | $780 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Pennsylvania
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Glen Mills | $2,060 |
| 2 | Wynnewood | $2,020 |
| 3 | Newtown | $2,020 |
| 4 | Blue Bell | $2,010 |
| 5 | Wayne | $1,930 |
| 6 | Exton | $1,920 |
| 7 | Chadds Ford | $1,910 |
| 8 | Malvern | $1,890 |
| 9 | Bryn Mawr | $1,880 |
| 10 | King of Prussia | $1,840 |
| 11 | Conshohocken | $1,820 |
| 12 | Devon | $1,810 |
| 13 | Plymouth Meeting | $1,800 |
| 14 | Bala-Cynwyd | $1,730 |
| 15 | Wyncote | $1,720 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 2 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Elkins Park.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Elkins Park |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glenside, PA | 3.8 mi | $1,350 | +$10 (+1%) |
| Willow Grove, PA | 5.8 mi | $1,460 | +$120 (+9%) |
| Huntingdon Valley, PA | 8.2 mi | $1,490 | +$150 (+11%) |
| Philadelphia, PA | 8.8 mi | $1,374 | +$34 (+3%) |
| Plymouth Meeting, PA | 11.3 mi | $1,800 | +$460 (+34%) |
| Blue Bell, PA | 12.2 mi | $2,010 | +$670 (+50%) |
| Warrington, PA | 12.2 mi | $1,550 | +$210 (+16%) |
| Conshohocken, PA | 12.2 mi | $1,820 | +$480 (+36%) |
| Upper Darby, PA | 12.7 mi | $1,170 | $-170 (-13%) |
| Ardmore, PA | 13 mi | $1,580 | +$240 (+18%) |
| Haddonfield, NJ | 13.9 mi | $1,340 | — |
| Darby, PA | 14.1 mi | $902 | $-438 (-33%) |
Studio rent in Elkins Park — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Elkins Park?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Elkins Park, Pennsylvania is $1,340 per month. This is +31% below the citywide median of $1,939.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Elkins Park?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $53,600 ($4,467/month gross), which works out to roughly $25.77/hour at a full-time job.
Is Elkins Park expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Elkins Park's studio median of $1,340 is +4% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 53th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Elkins Park rank for studio rent in Pennsylvania?
Among the 157 cities in Pennsylvania with studio data, Elkins Park ranks #108 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Elkins Park?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Upper Darby ($1,170), Darby ($902).