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Glenolden

Pop. 7,220·102nd most expensive in Pennsylvania·Rental market data updated monthly for Glenolden, PA
Median rent (all units)
$1,434/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-6.2%
vs US Median
-$528
Falling (Monthly)
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Glenolden · $1,434
More affordable than 80% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
24% of income
VERY AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,434/mo, rent takes about 24% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$57,000/yr
Local median income
$72,786/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Glenolden's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,230
1 BR
$1,360
2 BR
$1,620
3 BR
$1,950
4 BR+
$2,220
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,620/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,434 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: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$17,208/yr
At $1,434/mo median
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Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 0.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -6.2% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Glenolden, PA is majority owner-occupied, 26.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
7,220
Median income
$72,786
Median age
37.8
Renters
23.5%
Age distribution
23.6%
19.9%
24%
15.3%
17.2%
Under 1823.6%
18–3419.9%
35–5424%
55–6415.3%
65+17.2%
Gender
50.3%
49.7%
Male50.3%
Female49.7%
Race & ethnicity
69.3%
17.3%
White69.3%
Black17.3%
Hispanic6.6%
Asian1.3%
Other5.4%
Education (25+)
39%
28.8%
26.4%
No HS diploma5.7%
HS diploma39%
Some college28.8%
Bachelor's+26.4%
Housing tenure
76.5%
23.5%
Owner76.5%
Renter23.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Glenolden, PA has changed in 5 years

Income
$62,438 → $72,786
up 16.6%
Population
7,187 → 7,220
up 0.5%
Renter share
24% → 23.5%
-0.5 pts
Bachelor's+
23.1% → 26.4%
+3.3 pts
Median age
38.3 → 37.8
-0.5 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $72,786 today, compared with $62,438 five years earlier. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 23.1% to 26.4%.

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Glenolden rent by bedroom count

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

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About renting in Glenolden, PA

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Glenolden is $1,434/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,230/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,620/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,360/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,950/mo.

At 24% of local median household income ($72,786/yr), Glenolden ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Glenolden an affordable city for renters?

Glenolden is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,434/mo, rent takes approximately 24% of the local median household income ($72,786/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Glenolden falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Glenolden?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $57,000/year (~$27/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,434/mo in Glenolden. The local median household income is $72,786/yr, meaning the typical Glenolden household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Glenolden?

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

How does Glenolden rent compare to other cities in Pennsylvania?

Glenolden is middle-of-the-pack for Pennsylvania for rent, ranking #102 out of 167 tracked cities at $1,434/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Glenolden?

Collingdale is nearby and more affordable at $1,395/mo, which is $39 less than Glenolden.

What percentage of Glenolden residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 23.5% of Glenolden households are renters, while 76.5% are owner-occupied. Glenolden leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Glenolden rent compare to the national average?

Glenolden's median rent of $1,434/mo is $528 (27%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Pennsylvania, it ranks #102 out of 167 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
24%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,434/mo, rent takes ~24% of Glenolden's median household income ($72,786/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Glenolden 24%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.07%
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