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Southampton

·21st most expensive in Pennsylvania·Southampton rents are up 8.5% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$2,320/mo
Year-over-Year
+8.5%
Month-over-Month
-5.7%
vs US Median
+$355
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Southampton · $2,320
More expensive than 73% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
39% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $2,320/mo, rent takes about 39% of the US median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$93,000/yr
US median income
$72,000/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Southampton's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$27,840/yr
At $2,320/mo median
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Rents are softening (up only 8.5% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+8.5% YoY, -5.7% MoM), not inventory.
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Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Southampton is $2,320/mo as of July 2026.

At 39% of estimated US median household income ($72,000/yr), Southampton ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 8.5% over the past year.

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Is Southampton an affordable city for renters?

Southampton is considered moderate for renters. At $2,320/mo, rent takes approximately 39% of the US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Southampton slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Southampton?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $93,000/year (~$45/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,320/mo in Southampton.

Is rent going up or down in Southampton?

Rent in Southampton has increased 8.5% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Southampton rent compare to other cities in Pennsylvania?

Southampton is one of the pricier cities in Pennsylvania for rent, ranking #21 out of 167 tracked cities at $2,320/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Southampton?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Southampton ($2,320/mo): Abington ($1,651/mo), Jenkintown ($1,659/mo), Willow Grove ($2,004/mo).

How does Southampton rent compare to the national average?

Southampton's median rent of $2,320/mo is $355 (18%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Pennsylvania, it ranks #21 out of 167 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
39%
MODERATE

At $2,320/mo, rent takes ~39% of US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Southampton 39%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.07%
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