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Rental Market Trends in Downingtown, PA

Updated September 2026

The average rent in Downingtown, PA is $1,848/month.

Rent in Downingtown is roughly equal to the national average rent of of $1,665/month.

$1,848/month

Average Rent

801 Sq Ft

Average Size

+4.1%

Change / Year

243

Available Apartments

Downingtown rent varies by unit size and layout:

  • Studio apartments in Downingtown average $1,580 per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Downingtown average $1,848 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Downingtown average $2,133 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Downingtown average $3,387 or more per month.

Average Rent by Home Type

Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,580/month
457 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,848/month
801 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,133/month
1,021 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,387/month
1,562 Sq Ft
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,966/month
1,902 Sq Ft
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How much has average rent changed in Downingtown, PA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 4.1%, which averages out to $76 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time

September 2026

2025 2026
Market Trends Over Time

Rent Ranges in Downingtown, PA

September 2026
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Downingtown, PA
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
24% $1,001 - $1,500/month
47% $1,501 - $2,000/month
29% Above $2,000/month

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

Because the average rent in Downingtown is $1,848, you’ll want to make about $6,160 per month or $73,920 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

Downingtown, PA

243 Available Apartments for Rent

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

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Apartment Averages

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    Avg Rent: $1,153/month

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    Avg Rent: $2,020/month

Apartment Communities in Downingtown We Think You'll Love

MI Place at Downingtown

MI Place at Downingtown

601 Tyrion Ln,
Downingtown, PA 19335

1-3 Beds | $1,840 - $3,795

The Point at Downingtown

The Point at Downingtown

101 Woodbine Rd,
Downingtown, PA 19335

Studio - 3 Beds | $1,810 - $2,976

The Manor at Downingtown

The Manor at Downingtown

1236 E Lancaster Ave,
Downingtown, PA 19335

1-3 Beds | $1,957 - $2,562

River Station

River Station

200 River Station Blvd,
Downingtown, PA 19335

1-3 Beds | $1,968 - $4,006

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average rent in Downingtown?

The average rent in Downingtown is $1,848 per month, which is 11.0% higher than the national average of $1,665.

Are rents going up or down in Downingtown?

Rents in Downingtown, PA are increasing, with prices up 4.1% year-over-year and $76 more per month.

What rent range is most common in Downingtown?

In Downingtown, PA, 47% of apartments fall between $1,501 - $2,000/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.

United States Pennsylvania Downingtown 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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