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Havertown

·5th most expensive in Pennsylvania·One of the pricier rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$2,688/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+9.9%
vs US Median
+$726
Rising (Monthly)
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Havertown · $2,688
More expensive than 84% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
45% of income
STRETCHED
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $2,688/mo, rent takes about 45% of the US median household income, well above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$108,000/yr
US median income
$72,000/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Havertown's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,310
1 BR
$1,440
2 BR
$1,720
3 BR
$2,070
4 BR+
$2,360
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,720/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $2,688 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
$32,256/yr
At $2,688/mo median
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Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +9.9% MoM), not inventory.
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Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Havertown is $2,688/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,310/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,720/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,440/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,070/mo.

At 45% of estimated US median household income ($72,000/yr), Havertown ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Havertown an affordable city for renters?

Havertown is considered stretched for renters. At $2,688/mo, rent takes approximately 45% of the US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Havertown significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

How much income do you need to rent in Havertown?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $108,000/year (~$52/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,688/mo in Havertown.

Is rent going up or down in Havertown?

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

How does Havertown rent compare to other cities in Pennsylvania?

Havertown is one of the pricier cities in Pennsylvania for rent, ranking #5 out of 169 tracked cities at $2,688/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Havertown?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Havertown ($2,688/mo): Upper Darby ($1,281/mo), Drexel Hill ($1,606/mo), Bryn Mawr ($2,351/mo).

How does Havertown rent compare to the national average?

Havertown's median rent of $2,688/mo is $726 (37%) above the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Pennsylvania, it ranks #5 out of 169 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
45%
STRETCHED

At $2,688/mo, rent takes ~45% of US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Havertown 45%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.07%
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