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Glen Mills

·8th most expensive in Pennsylvania·Glen Mills rents are up 13.9% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$2,586/mo
Year-over-Year
+13.9%
Month-over-Month
Stable
vs US Median
+$624
Stable (Monthly)
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Glen Mills · $2,586
More expensive than 81% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
43% of income
STRETCHED
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $2,586/mo, rent takes about 43% of the US median household income, well above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$103,000/yr
US median income
$72,000/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Glen Mills's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$2,060
1 BR
$2,270
2 BR
$2,700
3 BR
$3,250
4 BR+
$3,700
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$2,700/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $2,586 market median above, and that is expected: FMR is the 40th percentile of standard-quality units and counts gross rent, so it includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash. The market median is asking rent, which usually excludes utilities. HUD sets FMR once a year; market rent here updates monthly.

Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents. Read the methodology →

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$31,032/yr
At $2,586/mo median
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Rents are up 13.9% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+13.9% YoY, +0.1% MoM), not inventory.
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Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Glen Mills is $2,586/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $2,060/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,700/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $2,270/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $3,250/mo.

At 43% of estimated US median household income ($72,000/yr), Glen Mills ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 13.9% over the past year.

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Is Glen Mills an affordable city for renters?

Glen Mills is considered stretched for renters. At $2,586/mo, rent takes approximately 43% of the US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Glen Mills significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

How much income do you need to rent in Glen Mills?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $103,000/year (~$50/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,586/mo in Glen Mills.

Is rent going up or down in Glen Mills?

Rent in Glen Mills has increased 13.9% over the past year as of August 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Glen Mills rent compare to other cities in Pennsylvania?

Glen Mills is one of the pricier cities in Pennsylvania for rent, ranking #8 out of 169 tracked cities at $2,586/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Glen Mills?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Glen Mills ($2,586/mo): Marcus Hook ($1,679/mo), Linwood ($1,895/mo), Chadds Ford ($2,284/mo).

How does Glen Mills rent compare to the national average?

Glen Mills's median rent of $2,586/mo is $624 (32%) above the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Pennsylvania, it ranks #8 out of 169 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
43%
STRETCHED

At $2,586/mo, rent takes ~43% of US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Glen Mills 43%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.07%
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