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Southampton

·30th most expensive in Pennsylvania·Rental market data updated monthly for Southampton, PA
Median rent (all units)
$2,167/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+3.0%
vs US Median
+$235
Reported rents
Rising (Monthly)
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Southampton · $2,167
More expensive than 68% of US cities · National median $1,932/mo
Affordability
36% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $2,167/mo, rent takes about 36% of the US median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$87,000/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: October 17, 2026

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Recent direction

Rent has risen 9 months in a row, and rose in 11 of the last 12 months.

Cheaper nearby

Abington, 5 miles away, rents for 18% less ($1,768/mo), about $4,800 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for Southampton.

Annual cost
$26,004/yr
At $2,167/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Landlord's Market
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Rents are climbing (0.0% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +3.0% MoM), not inventory.
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Last updated: October 17, 2026

The median rent in Southampton is $2,167/mo as of October 2026.

At 36% of estimated US median household income ($72,000/yr), Southampton ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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 $87,000/year (about $42/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,167/mo in Southampton.

Is rent going up or down in Southampton?

Rent in Southampton has been roughly flat over the past year, a 0.0% change.

How does Southampton rent compare to other cities in Pennsylvania?

Southampton is one of the pricier among Pennsylvania cities for rent, ranking #30 of 161 tracked cities at $2,167/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Southampton?

Nearby cities with lower median rent than Southampton ($2,167/mo) include Jenkintown ($1,693/mo), and Abington ($1,768/mo).
Income Affordability
36%
MODERATE

At $2,167/mo, rent takes ~36% of US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Southampton 36%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.07%
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