How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Upper Merion Township, PA?
In Upper Merion Township, PA, the median gross rent for a two-bedroom home is $2,231 (±$157) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25031).
A one-bedroom home rents for a median of $2,002 (±$92).
A three-bedroom home rents for a median of $2,232 (±$187).
HUD’s fiscal year 2027 Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD MSA is $1,860.
Figures last updated on .
- Studio
- $1,851 (±$265)
- 1 bedroom
- $2,002 (±$92)
- 2 bedrooms
- $2,231 (±$157)
- 3 bedrooms
- $2,232 (±$187)
Rent by bedroom count in Upper Merion Township
| Upper Merion Township | Montgomery County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,851 (±$265) | $1,347 (±$76) | $1,034 (±$23) | $1,248 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,002 (±$92) | $1,467 (±$26) | $1,025 (±$10) | $1,235 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,231 (±$157) | $1,781 (±$24) | $1,245 (±$7) | $1,407 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,232 (±$187) | $2,029 (±$77) | $1,373 (±$11) | $1,584 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,609 (±$374) | $2,103 (±$146) | $1,480 (±$24) | $1,957 |
| 5 or more bedrooms | $2,598 (±$1,177) | $2,343 (±$339) | $1,477 (±$55) | $2,074 |
A median for a bedroom size is published only where enough renting households of that size were surveyed; a dash means the Census Bureau did not publish one.
Census rents against HUD’s Fair Market Rent, fiscal year 2027
| Census median, this place | HUD Fair Market Rent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $2,002 (±$92) | $1,558 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,231 (±$157) | $1,860 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,232 (±$187) | $2,216 |
A Fair Market Rent is HUD’s estimate of the gross rent of a modest rental home across the whole HUD area, set for the voucher program; the Census median is what renting households in this place reported paying.
The two answer different questions and are not expected to match.
Median gross rent, 2 bedrooms in places near Upper Merion Township
| Place | Distance | Median gross rent, 2 bedrooms | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Merion Township | — | $2,231 (±$157) | — |
| Bridgeport | 2.2 mi | $1,695 (±$368) | Lower |
| West Norriton Township | 2.8 mi | $1,773 (±$66) | Lower |
| Norristown | 3.1 mi | $1,525 (±$144) | Lower |
| Wayne | 3.5 mi | $2,151 (±$109) | Not measurably different |
| St. Davids | 3.5 mi | $1,978 (±$232) | Not measurably different |
| West Conshohocken | 3.5 mi | $2,143 (±$692) | Not measurably different |
| Audubon | 3.8 mi | $1,899 (±$466) | Not measurably different |
| Tredyffrin Township | 4.0 mi | $2,183 (±$83) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Bridgeport, PA ($1,695), West Norriton Township, PA ($1,773), Norristown, PA ($1,525).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median gross rent, 2 bedrooms across Montgomery County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median gross rent, 2 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Upper Dublin Township | $3,029 (±$433) |
| 4 | Whitemarsh Township | $2,513 (±$206) |
| 5 | Upper Gwynedd Township | $2,493 (±$343) |
| 6 | Narberth | $2,410 (±$313) |
| 7 | Whitpain Township | $2,301 (±$101) |
| 8 | Franconia Township | $2,260 (±$270) |
| 9 | Upper Merion Township | $2,231 (±$157) |
| 10 | Conshohocken | $2,180 (±$264) |
| 11 | Lower Merion Township | $2,169 (±$86) |
| 12 | West Conshohocken | $2,143 (±$692) |
| 13 | Hatboro | $2,129 (±$103) |
| 14 | Trappe | $2,031 (±$544) |
| 15 | Lower Gwynedd Township | $1,996 (±$309) |
Showing 13 of 57 places in Montgomery County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Upper Merion Township include the places inside it that have pages of their own: King of Prussia, Swedeland.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Upper Merion Township
How much is a one-bedroom apartment in Upper Merion Township?
The median gross rent for a one-bedroom home in Upper Merion Township, PA is $2,002 (±$92) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How much is a two-bedroom apartment in Upper Merion Township?
The median gross rent for a two-bedroom home in Upper Merion Township, PA is $2,231 (±$157) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How much does a three-bedroom rental cost in Upper Merion Township?
The median gross rent for a three-bedroom home in Upper Merion Township, PA is $2,232 (±$187) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Median Gross Rent by Bedrooms (B25031), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Upper Merion township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania
- HUD Fair Market Rents, fiscal year 2027: Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD MSA
- HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, fiscal year 2027
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD MSA
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Upper Merion township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:79136, in state:42 county:091).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
B25031_002E, B25031_002M, B25031_003E, B25031_003M, B25031_004E, B25031_004M, B25031_005E, B25031_005M, B25031_006E, B25031_006M, B25031_007E, B25031_007M
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Figures last updated on .
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