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Lansdale

Pop. 19,011·37th most expensive in Pennsylvania·Rental market data updated monthly for Lansdale, PA
Median rent (all units)
$1,997/mo
Year-over-Year
+4.4%
Month-over-Month
-0.6%
vs US Median
+$32
Falling (Monthly)
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Lansdale · $1,997
More expensive than 59% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
63/100
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Rents are 7% below what Lansdale's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent
$1,997/mo
Expected by trend
$2,139/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,580
1 BR
$1,740
2 BR
$2,070
3 BR
$2,490
4 BR+
$2,840
Research median
$2,070/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
$23,964/yr
At $1,997/mo median
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Rents are climbing (4.4% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+4.4% YoY, -0.6% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Lansdale, PA is majority owner-occupied, 39.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
19,011
Median income
$88,229
Median age
37.2
Renters
44.7%
Age distribution
21.4%
23.3%
27.5%
16%
Under 1821.4%
18–3423.3%
35–5427.5%
55–6411.8%
65+16%
Gender
49.5%
50.5%
Male49.5%
Female50.5%
Race & ethnicity
66.6%
15.4%
White66.6%
Black6.9%
Hispanic8.3%
Asian15.4%
Other2.8%
Education (25+)
12.8%
25.2%
22.3%
39.8%
No HS diploma12.8%
HS diploma25.2%
Some college22.3%
Bachelor's+39.8%
Housing tenure
55.3%
44.7%
Owner55.3%
Renter44.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Lansdale, PA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,500 → $1,997
up 33.1%
Income
$77,416 → $88,229
up 14.0%
Population
18,509 → 19,011
up 2.7%
Renter share
44.9% → 44.7%
-0.2 pts
Bachelor's+
35.9% → 39.8%
+3.9 pts
Median age
38.6 → 37.2
-1.4 yrs

Across the past five years, the going rent in Lansdale, PA has shifted from $1,500 to $1,997, up 33.1% since 2021. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $77,416 in 2021 to $88,229 more recently. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show Lansdale, PA adding about 502 residents over the five-year window, up 2.7% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 35.9% to 39.8% across the same window. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the Lansdale, PA market of 2021.

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Lansdale rent by bedroom count

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About renting in Lansdale, PA

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Lansdale is $1,997/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,580/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,070/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,740/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,490/mo.

At 27% of local median household income ($88,229/yr), Lansdale ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.4% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Lansdale an affordable city for renters?

Lansdale is considered affordable for renters. At $1,997/mo, rent takes approximately 27% of the local median household income ($88,229/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Lansdale falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Lansdale?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $80,000/year (~$38/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,997/mo in Lansdale. The local median household income is $88,229/yr, meaning the typical Lansdale household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Lansdale?

Rent in Lansdale has increased 4.4% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Lansdale rent compare to other cities in Pennsylvania?

Lansdale is one of the pricier cities in Pennsylvania for rent, ranking #37 out of 167 tracked cities at $1,997/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Lansdale?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Lansdale ($1,997/mo): Hatfield ($1,654/mo), Souderton ($1,675/mo), North Wales ($1,800/mo).

What percentage of Lansdale residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 44.7% of Lansdale households are renters, while 55.3% are owner-occupied. Lansdale leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Lansdale rent compare to the national average?

Lansdale's median rent of $1,997/mo is $32 (2%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Pennsylvania, it ranks #37 out of 167 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
27%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,997/mo, rent takes ~27% of Lansdale's median household income ($88,229/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Lansdale 27%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.07%
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