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Jenkintown

Pop. 4,727·80th most expensive in Pennsylvania·Jenkintown rents are up 6.1% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$1,659/mo
Year-over-Year
+6.1%
Month-over-Month
+1.3%
vs US Median
-$306
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Jenkintown · $1,659
More affordable than 65% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
18% of income
VERY AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,659/mo, rent takes about 18% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$66,000/yr
Local median income
$110,703/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Jenkintown's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,470
1 BR
$1,620
2 BR
$1,930
3 BR
$2,330
4 BR+
$2,640
Research median
$1,930/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
$19,908/yr
At $1,659/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
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Rents are up 6.1% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+6.1% YoY, +1.3% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Jenkintown, PA is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 66.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
4,727
Median income
$110,703
Median age
42.6
Renters
32.7%
Age distribution
25.5%
30%
13.4%
19.7%
Under 1825.5%
18–3411.6%
35–5430%
55–6413.4%
65+19.7%
Gender
50.1%
49.9%
Male50.1%
Female49.9%
Race & ethnicity
81%
White81%
Black8.4%
Hispanic4.1%
Asian1.6%
Other4.9%
Education (25+)
13.5%
16.4%
66.4%
No HS diploma3.7%
HS diploma13.5%
Some college16.4%
Bachelor's+66.4%
Housing tenure
67.3%
32.7%
Owner67.3%
Renter32.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Jenkintown, PA has changed in 5 years

Income
$120,172 → $110,703
down 7.9%
Population
4,681 → 4,727
up 1.0%
Renter share
34.8% → 32.7%
-2.1 pts
Bachelor's+
64.6% → 66.4%
+1.8 pts

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $120,172 in 2021 to $110,703 more recently. Census counts show Jenkintown, PA adding about 46 residents over the five-year window, up 1.0% on net. The renter share has eased from 34.8% to 32.7%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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At $1,659/mo, how Jenkintown rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

By apartment size

Jenkintown rent by bedroom count

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

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About renting in Jenkintown, PA

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Jenkintown is $1,659/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,470/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,930/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,620/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,330/mo.

At 18% of local median household income ($110,703/yr), Jenkintown ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 6.1% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Jenkintown an affordable city for renters?

Jenkintown is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,659/mo, rent takes approximately 18% of the local median household income ($110,703/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Jenkintown falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Jenkintown?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $66,000/year (~$32/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,659/mo in Jenkintown. The local median household income is $110,703/yr, meaning the typical Jenkintown household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Jenkintown?

Rent in Jenkintown has increased 6.1% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Jenkintown rent compare to other cities in Pennsylvania?

Jenkintown is middle-of-the-pack for Pennsylvania for rent, ranking #80 out of 167 tracked cities at $1,659/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Jenkintown?

Abington is nearby and more affordable at $1,651/mo, which is $8 less than Jenkintown.

What percentage of Jenkintown residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 32.7% of Jenkintown households are renters, while 67.3% are owner-occupied. Jenkintown leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Jenkintown rent compare to the national average?

Jenkintown's median rent of $1,659/mo is $306 (16%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Pennsylvania, it ranks #80 out of 167 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
18%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,659/mo, rent takes ~18% of Jenkintown's median household income ($110,703/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Jenkintown 18%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.07%
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