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Glenside

Pop. 7,659·70th most expensive in Pennsylvania·Rental market data updated monthly for Glenside, PA
Median rent (all units)
$1,748/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-2.1%
vs US Median
-$217
Falling (Monthly)
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Glenside · $1,748
More affordable than 58% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
21% of income
VERY AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,748/mo, rent takes about 21% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$70,000/yr
Local median income
$101,676/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Glenside's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,350
1 BR
$1,490
2 BR
$1,770
3 BR
$2,130
4 BR+
$2,420
Research median
$1,770/mo

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

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$20,976/yr
At $1,748/mo median
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Rents are softening (down 0.0% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -2.1% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Glenside, PA is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 57.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
7,659
Median income
$101,676
Median age
37.9
Renters
23.1%
Age distribution
19.3%
26.7%
24.7%
13.4%
15.9%
Under 1819.3%
18–3426.7%
35–5424.7%
55–6413.4%
65+15.9%
Gender
45.1%
54.9%
Male45.1%
Female54.9%
Race & ethnicity
82.4%
White82.4%
Black8.8%
Hispanic4.6%
Asian1.9%
Other2.3%
Education (25+)
17.9%
21.1%
57.1%
No HS diploma4%
HS diploma17.9%
Some college21.1%
Bachelor's+57.1%
Housing tenure
76.9%
23.1%
Owner76.9%
Renter23.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Glenside, PA has changed in 5 years

Income
$100,061 → $101,676
up 1.6%
Population
7,411 → 7,659
up 3.3%
Renter share
23.5% → 23.1%
-0.4 pts
Bachelor's+
56.6% → 57.1%
+0.5 pts
Median age
38.5 → 37.9
-0.6 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $100,061 to $101,676 across the same window, up 1.6% versus 2021. The population has grown by 3.3% since 2021, moving from about 7,411 residents to roughly 7,659.

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Glenside rent by bedroom count

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

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About renting in Glenside, PA

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Glenside is $1,748/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,350/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,770/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,490/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,130/mo.

At 21% of local median household income ($101,676/yr), Glenside ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Glenside an affordable city for renters?

Glenside is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,748/mo, rent takes approximately 21% of the local median household income ($101,676/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Glenside falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Glenside?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $70,000/year (~$34/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,748/mo in Glenside. The local median household income is $101,676/yr, meaning the typical Glenside household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Glenside?

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

How does Glenside rent compare to other cities in Pennsylvania?

Glenside is middle-of-the-pack for Pennsylvania for rent, ranking #70 out of 167 tracked cities at $1,748/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Glenside?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Glenside ($1,748/mo): Abington ($1,651/mo), Jenkintown ($1,659/mo).

What percentage of Glenside residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 23.1% of Glenside households are renters, while 76.9% are owner-occupied. Glenside leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Glenside rent compare to the national average?

Glenside's median rent of $1,748/mo is $217 (11%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Pennsylvania, it ranks #70 out of 167 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
21%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,748/mo, rent takes ~21% of Glenside's median household income ($101,676/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Glenside 21%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.07%
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