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Lansdowne

Pop. 11,122·107th most expensive in Pennsylvania·Lansdowne rents are up 8.8% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$1,425/mo
Year-over-Year
+8.8%
Month-over-Month
-2.3%
vs US Median
-$537
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Lansdowne · $1,425
More affordable than 80% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
23% of income
VERY AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,425/mo, rent takes about 23% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$57,000/yr
Local median income
$73,232/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Lansdowne's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,130
1 BR
$1,250
2 BR
$1,490
3 BR
$1,800
4 BR+
$2,040
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,490/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,425 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 →

Rent trends

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$17,100/yr
At $1,425/mo median
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Rents are climbing (8.8% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+8.8% YoY, -2.3% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Lansdowne, PA is majority owner-occupied, 38.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
11,122
Median income
$73,232
Median age
41.2
Renters
32.8%
Age distribution
21.2%
22.8%
22%
16.9%
17.1%
Under 1821.2%
18–3422.8%
35–5422%
55–6416.9%
65+17.1%
Gender
47.3%
52.7%
Male47.3%
Female52.7%
Race & ethnicity
41.2%
50.1%
White41.2%
Black50.1%
Hispanic4.3%
Asian1.6%
Other2.8%
Education (25+)
25.3%
29.6%
38.4%
No HS diploma6.8%
HS diploma25.3%
Some college29.6%
Bachelor's+38.4%
Housing tenure
67.2%
32.8%
Owner67.2%
Renter32.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Lansdowne, PA has changed in 5 years

Income
$60,781 → $73,232
up 20.5%
Population
11,007 → 11,122
up 1.0%
Renter share
34.6% → 32.8%
-1.8 pts
Bachelor's+
38% → 38.4%
+0.4 pts
Median age
42.8 → 41.2
-1.6 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in Lansdowne, PA now reports about $73,232, up from $60,781 in 2021. Census counts show Lansdowne, PA adding about 115 residents over the five-year window, up 1.0% on net. The renter share has eased from 34.6% to 32.8%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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Lansdowne rent by bedroom count

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

Local insights

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About renting in Lansdowne, PA

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Lansdowne is $1,425/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,130/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,490/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,250/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,800/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($73,232/yr), Lansdowne ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 8.8% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Lansdowne an affordable city for renters?

Lansdowne is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,425/mo, rent takes approximately 23% of the local median household income ($73,232/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Lansdowne falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Lansdowne?

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 $1,425/mo in Lansdowne. The local median household income is $73,232/yr, meaning the typical Lansdowne household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Lansdowne?

Rent in Lansdowne has increased 8.8% over the past year as of August 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Lansdowne rent compare to other cities in Pennsylvania?

Lansdowne is middle-of-the-pack for Pennsylvania for rent, ranking #107 out of 169 tracked cities at $1,425/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Lansdowne?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Lansdowne ($1,425/mo): Upper Darby ($1,281/mo), Collingdale ($1,395/mo).

What percentage of Lansdowne residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 32.8% of Lansdowne households are renters, while 67.2% are owner-occupied. Lansdowne leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Lansdowne rent compare to the national average?

Lansdowne's median rent of $1,425/mo is $537 (27%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Pennsylvania, it ranks #107 out of 169 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
23%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,425/mo, rent takes ~23% of Lansdowne's median household income ($73,232/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Lansdowne 23%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.07%
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