Norristown, PA Rent History

126 months of data, 20162026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-07)
$1,744
1-year change
+1.1%
$19/mo
5-year change
+24.0%
$337/mo
10-year change
+67.4%
$702/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Norristown

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2016
2016$1,014/mo0.0%
2017$1,073/mo+5.8%+5.8%
2018$1,112/mo+3.6%+9.7%
2019$1,176/mo+5.8%+16.0%
2020$1,246/mo+6.0%+22.9%
2021$1,341/mo+7.6%+32.2%
2022$1,529/mo+14.0%+50.8%
2023$1,604/mo+4.9%+58.2%
2024$1,663/mo+3.7%+64.0%
2025$1,710/mo+2.8%+68.6%
2026$1,768/mo+3.4%+74.4%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Norristown changed since 2016?

Median rent in Norristown, PA was $977 in 2016-02 and is $1,744 as of 2026-07 — a change of $767 per month over 10 years.

How much has Norristown rent increased in the last 5 years?

Over the past 5 years, median rent in Norristown, PA has changed +24.0% ($337 per month). The current median is $1,744.

What has rent in Norristown done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Norristown, PA has changed +67.4% ($702 per month). It is now $1,744.

Is rent in Norristown going up or down year over year?

Year over year, median rent in Norristown, PA has increased +1.1% ($19/mo). Current median: $1,744.

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Methodology: Rent figures use ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index) monthly smoothed seasonally-adjusted values for all properties (single family + condo + multifamily). Year-by-year table uses April readings (or nearest available month) for consistency across years. 1-/5-/10-year change uses the same month 2026 as the anchor.