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Exton

Pop. 6,772·23rd most expensive in Pennsylvania·Exton rents are up 5.7% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$2,296/mo
Year-over-Year
+5.7%
Month-over-Month
+3.7%
vs US Median
+$331
Rising (Monthly)
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Exton · $2,296
More expensive than 73% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
60/100
Good value
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Rents are 5% below what Exton's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent
$2,296/mo
Expected by trend
$2,411/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,920
1 BR
$2,110
2 BR
$2,520
3 BR
$3,040
4 BR+
$3,450
Research median
$2,520/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
$27,552/yr
At $2,296/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 5.7% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+5.7% YoY, +3.7% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Exton, PA is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income above the national average, 68.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
6,772
Median income
$120,697
Median age
33.8
Renters
70.9%
Age distribution
22.3%
32%
28.4%
Under 1822.3%
18–3432%
35–5428.4%
55–648%
65+9.1%
Gender
47%
53%
Male47%
Female53%
Race & ethnicity
65.4%
24.7%
White65.4%
Black1.8%
Hispanic3.4%
Asian24.7%
Other4.8%
Education (25+)
12.3%
18.3%
68.6%
No HS diploma0.8%
HS diploma12.3%
Some college18.3%
Bachelor's+68.6%
Housing tenure
29.1%
70.9%
Owner29.1%
Renter70.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Exton, PA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,782 → $2,296
up 28.8%
Income
$120,346 → $120,697
up 0.3%
Population
6,095 → 6,772
up 11.1%
Renter share
64.3% → 70.9%
+6.6 pts
Bachelor's+
68.4% → 68.6%
+0.2 pts
Median age
34.5 → 33.8
-0.7 yrs

Rent in Exton, PA has increased 28.8% since 2021, going from about $1,782 per month to roughly $2,296 today. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $120,346 in 2021 to $120,697 more recently. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 28.5 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 6,095 to 6,772 between 2021 and 2024, a 11.1% change. About 70.9% of households rent today, against 64.3% in 2021. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the Exton, PA market of 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Exton is $2,296/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,920/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,520/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $2,110/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $3,040/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($120,697/yr), Exton ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.7% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Exton an affordable city for renters?

Exton is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,296/mo, rent takes approximately 23% of the local median household income ($120,697/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Exton falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Exton?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $92,000/year (~$44/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,296/mo in Exton. The local median household income is $120,697/yr, meaning the typical Exton household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Exton?

Rent in Exton has increased 5.7% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Exton rent compare to other cities in Pennsylvania?

Exton is one of the pricier cities in Pennsylvania for rent, ranking #23 out of 167 tracked cities at $2,296/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Exton?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Exton ($2,296/mo): Spring City ($1,641/mo), Thorndale ($1,958/mo), West Chester ($2,201/mo).

What percentage of Exton residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 70.9% of Exton households are renters, while 29.1% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, Exton has a strong rental market.

How does Exton rent compare to the national average?

Exton's median rent of $2,296/mo is $331 (17%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Pennsylvania, it ranks #23 out of 167 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
23%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,296/mo, rent takes ~23% of Exton's median household income ($120,697/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Exton 23%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.07%
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