Norristown, PA Rent History

128 months of data, 2016–2026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-09)
$1,785
1-year change
+4.8%
$82/mo
5-year change
+26.9%
$378/mo
10-year change
+76.4%
$773/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Norristown

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2016
2016$980/mo—0.0%
2017$1,047/mo+6.8%+6.8%
2018$1,085/mo+3.6%+10.7%
2019$1,148/mo+5.8%+17.1%
2020$1,222/mo+6.4%+24.7%
2021$1,311/mo+7.3%+33.8%
2022$1,496/mo+14.1%+52.7%
2023$1,567/mo+4.7%+59.9%
2024$1,626/mo+3.8%+65.9%
2025$1,689/mo+3.9%+72.3%
2026$1,731/mo+2.5%+76.6%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Norristown changed since 2016?

Median rent in Norristown, PA was $948 in 2016-02 and is $1,785 as of 2026-09 — a change of $837 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 +26.9% ($378 per month). The current median is $1,785.

What has rent in Norristown done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Norristown, PA has changed +76.4% ($773 per month). It is now $1,785.

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

Year over year, median rent in Norristown, PA has increased +4.8% ($82/mo). Current median: $1,785.

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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.