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Rental Market Trends in Darby, PA

Updated September 2026

The average rent in Darby, PA is $1,265/month.

Rent in Darby is 24% lower than the national average rent of $1,665/month, making this one of the less expensive cities statewide.

$1,265/month

Average Rent

576 Sq Ft

Average Size

-0.2%

Change / Year

30

Available Apartments

Darby rent varies by unit size and layout:

  • Studio apartments in Darby average $850 per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Darby average $1,265 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Darby average $1,435 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Darby average $204 or more per month.

Average Rent by Home Type

Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$850/month
0 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,265/month
576 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,435/month
541 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$204/month
1,295 Sq Ft
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,879/month
570 Sq Ft
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,861/month
1,120 Sq Ft
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How much has average rent changed in Darby, PA?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.2%, which averages out to $2 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time

September 2026

2025 2026
Market Trends Over Time

Rent Ranges in Darby, PA

September 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Darby, PA
Percentage*
Rent Range
25% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
50% $1,001 - $1,500/month
25% $1,501 - $2,000/month
0% Above $2,000/month

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Darby, PA?

Because the average rent in Darby is $1,265, you’ll want to make about $4,216 per month or $50,592 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

City

Darby, PA

30 Available Apartments for Rent

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How does Darby, PA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

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Apartment Averages

Compare Rent Trends Nearby

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    Avg Rent: $1,029/month

  • Collingdale

    Collingdale

    Avg Rent: $1,062/month

  • Sharon Hill

    Sharon Hill

    Avg Rent: $1,115/month

  • Aldan

    Aldan

    Avg Rent: $1,295/month

  • Lansdowne

    Lansdowne

    Avg Rent: $1,259/month

  • Primos

    Primos

    Avg Rent: $1,212/month

Apartment Communities in Darby We Think You'll Love

Parkview Court

Parkview Court

609 Cedar Ave,
Yeadon, PA 19050

1-2 Beds | $935 - $1,155

Forest Creek Apartments

Forest Creek Apartments

300 N Front St,
Darby, PA 19023

2 Beds | $1,300 - $1,490

216 Collingdale Ave

216 Collingdale Ave

216 Collingdale Ave,
Darby, PA 19023

2 Beds | $1,450

246 Mill St

246 Mill St

246 Mill St,
Darby, PA 19023

3 Beds | $1,950

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average rent in Darby?

The average rent in Darby is $1,265 per month, which is 24.0% lower than the national average of $1,665.

What is the average rent for a house in Darby?

The average rent for a house in Darby, PA is $1,879 per month.

Are rents going up or down in Darby?

Rents in Darby, PA are decreasing, with prices down 0.2% year-over-year and $2 less per month.

What rent range is most common in Darby?

In Darby, PA, 50% of apartments fall between $1,001 - $1,500/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.

United States Pennsylvania Darby Rental Trends

Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in September 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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