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Rental Market Trends in Downingtown, PA

What is the average rent in Downingtown, PA?

$1,747/month

Average Rent

804 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-0.8%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of March 2026, the average rent in Downingtown, PA is $1,747 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,626/month, which means Downingtown rent prices are 7% higher than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Downingtown, you can expect to pay about $1,467 per month for a studio, $1,747 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,999 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,690 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,467/month
457 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,747/month
804 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,999/month
992 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,690/month
1,564 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,960/month
1,738 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Downingtown, PA?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.8%, which averages out to $14 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Downingtown, PA
Last Updated March 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Downingtown, PA
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
38% $1,001 - $1,500/month
38% $1,501 - $2,000/month
25% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Downingtown?

Based on current rent prices, Meadowlake is the most affordable neighborhood in Downingtown.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Meadowlake
$1,849/month
800 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Downingtown?

Based on current rent prices, Meadowlake is the most expensive neighborhood in Downingtown.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Meadowlake
$1,849/month
800 Sq Ft

Which Downingtown neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhood in Downingtown with the most apartments available is Meadowlake .

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Meadowlake
$1,849/month
800 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

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

Because the average rent in Downingtown is $1,747, you’ll want to make about $5,823 per month or $69,876 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.

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MI Place at Downingtown

MI Place at Downingtown

601 Tyrion Ln,
Downingtown, PA 19335

$1,800 - $3,030

1-3 Beds

The Point at Downingtown

The Point at Downingtown

101 Woodbine Rd,
Downingtown, PA 19335

$1,655 - $2,991

Studio - 3 Beds

The Manor at Downingtown

The Manor at Downingtown

1236 E Lancaster Ave,
Downingtown, PA 19335

$1,792 - $3,695

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The Preserve at Milltown Apartment Homes

500 Meadowlake Dr,
Downingtown, PA 19335

$1,670 - $3,831

1-3 Beds

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† 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 February 2026.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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