What is the average apartment size in Media?

The average size for a Media, PA apartment is 861 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Media?

As of Oct / 2025, the average rent in Media is $2,056 per month, a 8.51% increase from last year’s average of $1,895.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Media?

In Media, studios rent for $1,253 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,875 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $2,363 per month.

What is the average apartment size in Media?

The typical apartment in Media offers about 861 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Media?

Studio apartments in Media average 472 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 731 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 1,066 sq. ft.

Media, PA Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Media?

The typical rent budget in Media ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 28% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Media?

In Media, 62% of households rent while 38% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: November 18, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Media is $2,056, a 8.51% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,895.

Studio Apartments at $1,253 offer the most budget-friendly option with 472 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 731 square feet for $1,875, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,363 offer 1,066 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Media, PA

Last updated: November 18, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,056	861 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,253	472 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,875	731 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,363	1,066 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Media, PA rent trends

Rental prices in Media, PA have increased by 8.51% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,895 to $2,056.

What's the typical rent budget in Media, PA?

The largest share of rentals in Media, PA (28%) fall between $1,001-$1,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Media, PA?

1,909 or 62% of the households in Media, PA are renter-occupied while 1,175 or 38% are owner-occupied.

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How Media Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Media	$2,056
Philadelphia	$1,973
Pittsburgh	$1,796
Lehigh Valley	$1,794
Harrisburg	$1,392
Reading	$1,677
State College	$2,088
Allentown	$1,658
York	$1,508
Bethlehem	$1,869
Lancaster	$1,716
Chester	$1,159
Wayne, PA	$2,219
Bryn Mawr, PA	$2,212
Glen Mills, PA	$2,449
Upper Darby, PA	$1,129
Ardmore, PA	$2,502
Lansdowne, PA	$1,184
Ridley Park, PA	$1,386
Drexel Hill, PA	$1,452
Marcus Hook, PA	$1,683

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Media apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.