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Manheim

Pop. 5,027·82nd most expensive in Pennsylvania·Rental market data updated monthly for Manheim, PA
Median rent (all units)
$1,695/mo
Year-over-Year
+0.5%
Month-over-Month
+14.6%
vs US Median
-$267
Rising (Monthly)
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Manheim · $1,695
More affordable than 62% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
25% of income
AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,695/mo, rent takes about 25% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$68,000/yr
Local median income
$81,273/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Manheim's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$970
1 BR
$1,080
2 BR
$1,360
3 BR
$1,780
4 BR+
$1,810
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,360/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,695 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

12-month history

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$20,340/yr
At $1,695/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.5% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.5% YoY, +14.6% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Manheim, PA is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 27.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
5,027
Median income
$81,273
Median age
32.3
Renters
30.1%
Age distribution
27.8%
28.5%
21.6%
Under 1827.8%
18–3428.5%
35–5421.6%
55–6410.7%
65+11.4%
Gender
50.7%
49.3%
Male50.7%
Female49.3%
Race & ethnicity
87.4%
White87.4%
Black2.8%
Hispanic5.1%
Asian0.5%
Other4.2%
Education (25+)
35.3%
30.4%
27.8%
No HS diploma6.5%
HS diploma35.3%
Some college30.4%
Bachelor's+27.8%
Housing tenure
69.9%
30.1%
Owner69.9%
Renter30.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Manheim, PA has changed in 5 years

Income
$66,898 → $81,273
up 21.5%
Population
5,036 → 5,027
down 0.2%
Renter share
32.2% → 30.1%
-2.1 pts
Bachelor's+
30.8% → 27.8%
-3.0 pts
Median age
33.2 → 32.3
-0.9 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in Manheim, PA now reports about $81,273, up from $66,898 in 2021. The renter share has eased from 32.2% to 30.1%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 30.8% to 27.8% across the same window.

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Manheim rent by bedroom count

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

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About renting in Manheim, PA

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Manheim is $1,695/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $970/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,360/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,080/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,780/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($81,273/yr), Manheim ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 0.5% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Manheim an affordable city for renters?

Manheim is considered affordable for renters. At $1,695/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the local median household income ($81,273/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Manheim falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Manheim?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $68,000/year (~$33/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,695/mo in Manheim. The local median household income is $81,273/yr, meaning the typical Manheim household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Manheim?

Rent in Manheim has increased 0.5% over the past year as of August 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Manheim rent compare to other cities in Pennsylvania?

Manheim is middle-of-the-pack for Pennsylvania for rent, ranking #82 out of 169 tracked cities at $1,695/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Manheim?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Manheim ($1,695/mo): Columbia ($1,328/mo), Lebanon ($1,399/mo), Mount Joy ($1,405/mo).

What percentage of Manheim residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 30.1% of Manheim households are renters, while 69.9% are owner-occupied. Manheim leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Manheim rent compare to the national average?

Manheim's median rent of $1,695/mo is $267 (14%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Pennsylvania, it ranks #82 out of 169 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
25%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,695/mo, rent takes ~25% of Manheim's median household income ($81,273/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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State income tax3.07%
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