How much does it cost to rent in Royersford, PA?

As of July 2026, the median monthly rent in Royersford, PA is $1,944. This figure is based on aggregated data from public sources and community-submitted rents.

Is Royersford cheaper than other Pennsylvania cities?

Royersford is one of the pricier cities in Pennsylvania, ranking #46 out of 167 cities tracked at $1,944/mo.

When was Royersford rent data last updated?

Royersford rent data reflects July 2026 and was last refreshed on July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.

Is Royersford a renter's market or a landlord's market?

Based on RentDataNow's Rent Market Meter, Royersford is currently a renter's market. Rents are softening (down 0.6% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage. The meter is derived from rent-price momentum (year-over-year and month-over-month change), not inventory levels.

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Royersford

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Pop. 4,945·46th most expensive in Pennsylvania·Rental market data updated monthly for Royersford, PA

Median rent (all units)

$1,944/mo

Year-over-Year

-0.6%

Month-over-Month

-1.7%

vs US Median

-$21

Falling (Monthly)

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Royersford · $1,944

More expensive than 56% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo

Affordability

31% of income

MODERATE

0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,944/mo, rent takes about 31% of the local median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford

$78,000/yr

Local median income

$75,288/yr

Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Royersford's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →

Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,670

1 BR

$1,840

2 BR

$2,190

3 BR

$2,640

4 BR+

$3,000

Research median

$2,190/mo

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

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost

$23,328/yr

At $1,944/mo median

Rent Market Meter

Renter's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are softening (down 0.6% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.

Based on rent-price momentum (-0.6% YoY, -1.7% MoM), not inventory.

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Demographics

Who lives here

Royersford, PA is roughly split between renters and owners, 29.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

4,945

Median income

$75,288

Median age

38.7

Renters

54.1%

Age distribution

20.4%

23.2%

30%

13.3%

13.1%

Under 1820.4%

18–3423.2%

35–5430%

55–6413.3%

65+13.1%

Gender

53.9%

46.1%

Male53.9%

Female46.1%

Race & ethnicity

84.5%

White84.5%

Black3.4%

Hispanic6.2%

Asian2%

Other3.8%

Education (25+)

14.9%

31.2%

24.5%

29.3%

No HS diploma14.9%

HS diploma31.2%

Some college24.5%

Bachelor's+29.3%

Housing tenure

45.9%

54.1%

Owner45.9%

Renter54.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Royersford, PA has changed in 5 years

Income

$59,932 → $75,288

up 25.6%

Population

4,910 → 4,945

up 0.7%

Renter share

55.1% → 54.1%

-1.0 pts

Bachelor's+

26.7% → 29.3%

+2.6 pts

Median age

37.6 → 38.7

+1.1 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $59,932 in 2021 to $75,288 more recently. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 26.7% to 29.3% across the same window.

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Salary vs rent

Can you afford rent in Royersford on your salary?

At $1,944/mo, how Royersford rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

Registered Nurse

Avg $93,535/yr · Rent = 24.9% income

affordable

Elementary School Teacher

Avg $66,409/yr · Rent = 35.1% income

stretched

Police Officer

Avg $76,497/yr · Rent = 30.5% income

stretched

Software Developer

Avg $136,729/yr · Rent = 17.1% income

very comfortable

Lawyer

Avg $174,705/yr · Rent = 13.4% income

very comfortable

Firefighter

Avg $62,182/yr · Rent = 37.5% income

stretched

Truck Driver

Avg $56,143/yr · Rent = 41.6% income

rent-burdened

Electrician

Avg $69,201/yr · Rent = 33.7% income

stretched

By apartment size

Royersford rent by bedroom count

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

Local insights

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About renting in Royersford, PA

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Royersford is $1,944/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,670/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,190/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,840/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,640/mo.

At 31% of local median household income ($75,288/yr), Royersford ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 0.6% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Royersford an affordable city for renters?

Royersford is considered moderate for renters. At $1,944/mo, rent takes approximately 31% of the local median household income ($75,288/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Royersford slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Royersford?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $78,000/year (~$38/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,944/mo in Royersford. The local median household income is $75,288/yr, meaning the typical Royersford household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Royersford?

Rent in Royersford has decreased 0.6% over the past year as of July 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

How does Royersford rent compare to other cities in Pennsylvania?

Royersford is one of the pricier cities in Pennsylvania for rent, ranking #46 out of 167 tracked cities at $1,944/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Royersford?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Royersford ($1,944/mo): Spring City ($1,641/mo), Harleysville ($1,914/mo).

What percentage of Royersford residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 54.1% of Royersford households are renters, while 45.9% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, Royersford has a strong rental market.

How does Royersford rent compare to the national average?

Royersford's median rent of $1,944/mo is $21 (1%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Pennsylvania, it ranks #46 out of 167 tracked cities.

Income Affordability

31%

MODERATE

At $1,944/mo, rent takes ~31% of Royersford's median household income ($75,288/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Royersford 31%Benchmark 30%

State income tax3.07%

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