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Bryn Mawr Skyway

Pop. 17,638·73rd most expensive in Washington·Bryn Mawr-Skyway rents are up 7.1% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$1,956/mo
Year-over-Year
+7.1%
Month-over-Month
-2.2%
vs US Median
-$6
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Bryn Mawr Skyway · $1,956
More expensive than 56% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
26% of income
AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,956/mo, rent takes about 26% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$78,000/yr
Local median income
$90,969/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Bryn Mawr Skyway's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,502
1 BR
$1,545
2 BR
$1,796
3 BR
$2,368
4 BR+
$2,762
Research median
$1,796/mo

Bedroom figures are derived from HUD Fair Market Rents and scaled to match Bryn Mawr Skyway's market median, because the published HUD values all ran above it. They are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$23,472/yr
At $1,956/mo median
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Rents are climbing (7.1% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+7.1% YoY, -2.2% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Bryn Mawr Skyway, WA is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 37.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
17,638
Median income
$90,969
Median age
39
Renters
40.6%
Age distribution
22.3%
19.1%
29.1%
18.1%
Under 1822.3%
18–3419.1%
35–5429.1%
55–6411.4%
65+18.1%
Gender
49.9%
50.1%
Male49.9%
Female50.1%
Race & ethnicity
30.8%
23.1%
28.5%
White30.8%
Black23.1%
Hispanic9.5%
Asian28.5%
Other8%
Education (25+)
12.1%
21.3%
29.1%
37.6%
No HS diploma12.1%
HS diploma21.3%
Some college29.1%
Bachelor's+37.6%
Housing tenure
59.4%
40.6%
Owner59.4%
Renter40.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Bryn Mawr Skyway, WA has changed in 5 years

Income
$77,188 → $90,969
up 17.9%
Population
17,620 → 17,638
up 0.1%
Renter share
41.2% → 40.6%
-0.6 pts
Bachelor's+
35% → 37.6%
+2.6 pts
Median age
39.5 → 39
-0.5 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $77,188 to $90,969 across the same window, up 17.9% versus 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 35% to 37.6%.

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Bryn Mawr Skyway rent by bedroom count

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About renting in Bryn Mawr Skyway, WA

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Bryn Mawr Skyway is $1,956/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,502/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,796/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,545/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,368/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($90,969/yr), Bryn Mawr Skyway ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 7.1% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Bryn Mawr Skyway an affordable city for renters?

Bryn Mawr Skyway is considered affordable for renters. At $1,956/mo, rent takes approximately 26% of the local median household income ($90,969/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Bryn Mawr Skyway falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Bryn Mawr Skyway?

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 $1,956/mo in Bryn Mawr Skyway. The local median household income is $90,969/yr, meaning the typical Bryn Mawr Skyway household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Bryn Mawr Skyway?

Rent in Bryn Mawr Skyway has increased 7.1% over the past year as of August 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Bryn Mawr Skyway rent compare to other cities in Washington?

Bryn Mawr Skyway is middle-of-the-pack for Washington for rent, ranking #73 out of 110 tracked cities at $1,956/mo.

What percentage of Bryn Mawr Skyway residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 40.6% of Bryn Mawr Skyway households are renters, while 59.4% are owner-occupied. Bryn Mawr Skyway leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Bryn Mawr Skyway rent compare to the national average?

Bryn Mawr Skyway's median rent of $1,956/mo is $6 (0%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Washington, it ranks #73 out of 110 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
26%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,956/mo, rent takes ~26% of Bryn Mawr Skyway's median household income ($90,969/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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