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Souderton

Pop. 7,181·78th most expensive in Pennsylvania·Rental market data updated monthly for Souderton, PA
Median rent (all units)
$1,675/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+14.2%
vs US Median
-$290
Rising (Monthly)
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Souderton · $1,675
More affordable than 63% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
21% of income
VERY AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,675/mo, rent takes about 21% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$67,000/yr
Local median income
$93,537/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Souderton's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,240
1 BR
$1,077
2 BR
$1,317
3 BR
$1,775
4 BR+
$1,896
Research median
$1,317/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
$20,100/yr
At $1,675/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
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Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +14.2% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Souderton, PA is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 32% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
7,181
Median income
$93,537
Median age
39.6
Renters
38%
Age distribution
23.3%
20.2%
25.9%
16.5%
14.1%
Under 1823.3%
18–3420.2%
35–5425.9%
55–6416.5%
65+14.1%
Gender
47.9%
52.1%
Male47.9%
Female52.1%
Race & ethnicity
79.3%
16.3%
White79.3%
Black1.6%
Hispanic16.3%
Asian4.6%
Education (25+)
29%
28.7%
32%
No HS diploma10.3%
HS diploma29%
Some college28.7%
Bachelor's+32%
Housing tenure
62%
38%
Owner62%
Renter38%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Souderton, PA has changed in 5 years

Income
$72,448 → $93,537
up 29.1%
Population
7,131 → 7,181
up 0.7%
Renter share
39.9% → 38%
-1.9 pts
Bachelor's+
25.7% → 32%
+6.3 pts
Median age
36.5 → 39.6
+3.1 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in Souderton, PA now reports about $93,537, up from $72,448 in 2021. About 38% of households rent today, against 39.9% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 25.7% to 32%.

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Souderton rent by bedroom count

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

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About renting in Souderton, PA

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Souderton is $1,675/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,240/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,317/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,077/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,775/mo.

At 21% of local median household income ($93,537/yr), Souderton ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Souderton an affordable city for renters?

Souderton is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,675/mo, rent takes approximately 21% of the local median household income ($93,537/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Souderton falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Souderton?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $67,000/year (~$32/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,675/mo in Souderton. The local median household income is $93,537/yr, meaning the typical Souderton household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Souderton?

Rent in Souderton has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 2026.

How does Souderton rent compare to other cities in Pennsylvania?

Souderton is middle-of-the-pack for Pennsylvania for rent, ranking #78 out of 167 tracked cities at $1,675/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Souderton?

Hatfield is nearby and more affordable at $1,654/mo, which is $21 less than Souderton.

What percentage of Souderton residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 38% of Souderton households are renters, while 62% are owner-occupied. Souderton leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Souderton rent compare to the national average?

Souderton's median rent of $1,675/mo is $290 (15%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Pennsylvania, it ranks #78 out of 167 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
21%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,675/mo, rent takes ~21% of Souderton's median household income ($93,537/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Souderton 21%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.07%
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