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Last updated: July 20, 2026
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How Upper Darby, PA has changed in 5 years
The median rent in Upper Darby, PA stood at $1,239 in 2023 and currently runs about $1,347, reflecting a 8.7% increase over the period. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in Upper Darby, PA look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.
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Last updated: July 20, 2026
The median rent in Upper Darby is $1,347/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,170/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,540/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,290/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,860/mo.
At 22% of estimated US median household income ($72,000/yr), Upper Darby ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 8.1% over the past year.
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At $1,347/mo, rent takes ~22% of US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.
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