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Plymouth Meeting

Pop. 7,502·24th most expensive in Pennsylvania·Plymouth Meeting rents are up 5.6% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$2,270/mo
Year-over-Year
+5.6%
Month-over-Month
+1.0%
vs US Median
+$305
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Plymouth Meeting · $2,270
More expensive than 72% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
24% of income
VERY AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $2,270/mo, rent takes about 24% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$91,000/yr
Local median income
$112,491/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Plymouth Meeting's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,800
1 BR
$1,980
2 BR
$2,360
3 BR
$2,840
4 BR+
$3,230
Research median
$2,360/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$27,240/yr
At $2,270/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 5.6% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+5.6% YoY, +1.0% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Plymouth Meeting, PA is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 59.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
7,502
Median income
$112,491
Median age
39.5
Renters
43.2%
Age distribution
23.1%
18.9%
28%
19%
Under 1823.1%
18–3418.9%
35–5428%
55–6410.9%
65+19%
Gender
46.2%
53.8%
Male46.2%
Female53.8%
Race & ethnicity
78.7%
White78.7%
Black7.9%
Hispanic8.7%
Asian7.4%
Education (25+)
15.9%
21.8%
59.3%
No HS diploma3%
HS diploma15.9%
Some college21.8%
Bachelor's+59.3%
Housing tenure
56.8%
43.2%
Owner56.8%
Renter43.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Plymouth Meeting, PA has changed in 5 years

Income
$114,861 → $112,491
down 2.1%
Population
6,744 → 7,502
up 11.2%
Renter share
31.5% → 43.2%
+11.7 pts
Bachelor's+
59.9% → 59.3%
-0.6 pts
Median age
40.1 → 39.5
-0.6 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $112,491 today, compared with $114,861 five years earlier. Census counts show Plymouth Meeting, PA adding about 758 residents over the five-year window, up 11.2% on net. The renter share has risen from 31.5% to 43.2%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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At $2,270/mo, how Plymouth Meeting rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

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Plymouth Meeting rent by bedroom count

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

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About renting in Plymouth Meeting, PA

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Plymouth Meeting is $2,270/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,800/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,360/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,980/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,840/mo.

At 24% of local median household income ($112,491/yr), Plymouth Meeting ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.6% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Plymouth Meeting an affordable city for renters?

Plymouth Meeting is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,270/mo, rent takes approximately 24% of the local median household income ($112,491/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Plymouth Meeting falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Plymouth Meeting?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $91,000/year (~$44/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,270/mo in Plymouth Meeting. The local median household income is $112,491/yr, meaning the typical Plymouth Meeting household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Plymouth Meeting?

Rent in Plymouth Meeting has increased 5.6% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Plymouth Meeting rent compare to other cities in Pennsylvania?

Plymouth Meeting is one of the pricier cities in Pennsylvania for rent, ranking #24 out of 167 tracked cities at $2,270/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Plymouth Meeting?

Norristown is nearby and more affordable at $1,763/mo, which is $507 less than Plymouth Meeting.

What percentage of Plymouth Meeting residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 43.2% of Plymouth Meeting households are renters, while 56.8% are owner-occupied. Plymouth Meeting leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Plymouth Meeting rent compare to the national average?

Plymouth Meeting's median rent of $2,270/mo is $305 (16%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Pennsylvania, it ranks #24 out of 167 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
24%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,270/mo, rent takes ~24% of Plymouth Meeting's median household income ($112,491/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Plymouth Meeting 24%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.07%
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