Average Rent in Pennsylvania

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Current Versus Historical Pennsylvania Rents

Pennsylvania rentals average $1,300 for a studio rental to $2,650 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,800, or roughly $21 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in September 2026, median rents have fallen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $820 (-38.68%) year-over-year from $2,120 to $1,300. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $950 (-37.63%) year-over-year from $2,525 to $1,575. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $1,885 (-51.85%) year-over-year from $3,635 to $1,750. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $100 (4.76%) year-over-year from $2,100 to $2,200. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $135 (5.37%) year-over-year from $2,515 to $2,650. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone down by 0.13% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.85% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.94% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.54% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.27% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Sep 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$34.47	$1,300	$2,120 (-38.68%)	$1,780 (-26.98%)
1 BR	$28.50	$1,575	$2,525 (-37.63%)	$2,344 (-32.81%)
2 BR	$21.00	$1,750	$3,635 (-51.85%)	$3,494 (-49.91%)
3 BR	$17.98	$2,200	$2,100 (4.76%)	$1,907 (15.36%)
4+ BR	$16.76	$2,650	$2,515 (5.37%)	$2,542 (4.26%)

Historical Rents in Pennsylvania

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Top Cities Near Pennsylvania

There are a total of 43 cities nearby Pennsylvania. The average rent in Pennsylvania is currently $2,600 per month. A total of 14 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Reading, PA, with an average rent of $1,263, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Pennsylvania is Fire Island, NY. Monthly rents here are on average $8,000 per month.

Let's compare Pennsylvania's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Pennsylvania is 32.69% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 20.47% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Pennsylvania are about 42.86% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 34.09% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 43 total cities near Pennsylvania in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Reading, PA	$1,000	$1,050	$1,285	$1,263
Scranton, PA	$995	$1,050	$1,200	$1,350
Harrisburg, PA	$1,028	$1,301	$1,431	$1,350
Allentown, PA	$975	$1,250	$1,493	$1,500
Easton, PA	$1,550	$1,298	$1,695	$1,650
Bethlehem, PA	$250	$1,350	$1,650	$1,795
Philadelphia, PA	$1,365	$1,700	$1,825	$1,800
Trenton, NJ	$1,300	$1,600	$1,650	$2,000
Phoenixville, PA	$395	$1,895	$2,455	$2,221
Newark, NJ	$2,550	$1,750	$2,000	$2,325

Top Neighborhoods Near Pennsylvania

There are a total of 132 neighborhoods in or near Pennsylvania. Some of these neighborhoods include North Philadelphia West, North Philadelphia East, and Northern Liberties - Fishtown. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 132 total neighborhoods in or near Pennsylvania in the following table.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near Pennsylvania is currently around $3,250 per month. A total of 15 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only fifteen neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $3,250. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Pennsylvania's average rent, which is only $1,800. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Pennsylvania, Logan - Ogontz - Fern Rock has the most affordable average rent at $1,400 per month. Whereas, at $8,000 average rent per month, Ocean Beach is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Pennsylvania. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
North Philadelphia West, Philadelphia, PA	$1,295	$1,200	$1,478	$1,600
North Philadelphia East, Philadelphia, PA	$1,300	$1,850	$1,662	$1,800
Northern Liberties - Fishtown, Philadelphia, PA	$1,440	$1,750	$2,370	$2,067
Fairmount - Art Museum, Philadelphia, PA	$1,531	$1,850	$2,495	$2,100
Bedford-Stuyvesant, New York, NY	$3,225	$3,395	$4,225	$3,600
Crown Heights, New York, NY	$2,968	$3,478	$4,644	$3,800
Bushwick, New York, NY	$3,124	$3,743	$3,895	$3,950
Harlem, New York, NY	$2,950	$3,200	$3,700	$3,989
West Harlem, New York, NY	$2,750	$3,150	$4,350	$3,995
East Harlem, New York, NY	$3,355	$3,698	$3,495	$3,995
Greenpoint, New York, NY	$3,690	$4,561	$7,000	$4,500
Downtown Brooklyn, New York, NY	$3,563	$4,395	$6,475	$4,508
Prospect Heights, New York, NY	$3,638	$4,395	$5,300	$4,524
Long Island City, New York, NY	$3,694	$4,528	$6,646	$4,613
Hell's Kitchen, New York, NY	$3,770	$4,800	$6,200	$4,995
Midtown, New York, NY	$4,000	$4,876	$7,495	$5,000
Murray Hill, New York, NY	$3,925	$5,300	$7,547	$5,000
Financial District, New York, NY	$4,150	$5,442	$7,718	$5,230
Williamsburg, New York, NY	$4,011	$5,022	$5,686	$5,250
Upper East Side, New York, NY	$3,450	$4,750	$8,150	$5,300
Midtown East, New York, NY	$3,900	$5,000	$7,400	$5,300
Kips Bay, New York, NY	$3,820	$4,633	$5,765	$5,475
Upper West Side, New York, NY	$3,500	$5,100	$7,792	$5,523
Hudson Yards, New York, NY	$4,370	$5,613	$7,995	$5,695
West Village, New York, NY	$5,000	$5,575	$6,995	$5,995
East Village, New York, NY	$3,495	$4,295	$5,995	$5,995
Lower East Side, New York, NY	$4,589	$4,495	$7,695	$5,995
Chelsea, New York, NY	$4,500	$6,295	$10,095	$6,095
Greenwich Village, New York, NY	$4,995	$6,450	$11,795	$6,450
Gramercy Park, New York, NY	$4,600	$6,600	$7,300	$6,600

Top Counties Near Pennsylvania

There are a total of 48 counties located by Pennsylvania. Some of these counties include Scranton, PA, Allentown, PA, and Easton, PA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,831. That's roughly around $27 per sqft. A total of 6 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Scranton, PA. Its average rent per month is $1,350. Vice versa, with an average rent of $25,000, Southampton, NY is the most expensive county by Pennsylvania.

Typically, rent for studios in Pennsylvania is 22.60% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Pennsylvania is 22.38% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Pennsylvania is 41.43% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Scranton, PA	$995	$1,050	$1,200	$1,350
Allentown, PA	$975	$1,250	$1,493	$1,500
Easton, PA	$1,550	$1,298	$1,695	$1,650
Bethlehem, PA	N/A	$1,350	$1,625	$1,775
Philadelphia, PA	$1,365	$1,700	$1,825	$1,800
Passaic, NJ	$1,300	$1,825	$2,300	$2,400
Essex, NJ	$1,550	$1,950	$2,400	$2,500
Lower Merion, PA	$1,375	$1,725	$2,400	$2,525
Mercer, NJ	$1,350	$1,750	$2,350	$2,600
Middlesex, NJ	$1,850	$1,900	$2,500	$2,800

Top Zipcodes Near Pennsylvania

There are a total of 50 zipcodes in or near Pennsylvania. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $4,900. A total of 4 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 18102, Allentown, PA at $1,395 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $7,850 per month is 10013, New York, NY.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $3,634. That's at least $92 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Pennsylvania is $4,556 per month. Or in other words, $86 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $6,593 per month. Which comes out to $80 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in Pennsylvania. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
10016, New York, NY	$3,950	$5,200	$6,630	$5,400
10019, New York, NY	$3,830	$4,850	$6,995	$5,030
10003, New York, NY	$4,500	$5,930	$6,995	$5,995
10009, New York, NY	$3,099	$4,875	$5,995	$5,795
10025, New York, NY	$3,295	$4,500	$5,295	$5,069
10038, New York, NY	$4,150	$5,450	$7,925	$5,406
11201, New York, NY	$3,599	$4,400	$6,495	$4,733
10036, New York, NY	$3,825	$5,395	$7,195	$5,555
11101, New York, NY	$3,694	$4,543	$6,575	$4,675
10005, New York, NY	$4,199	$5,442	$8,000	$5,000

Frequently Asked Questions - Pennsylvania Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Pennsylvania?

The average monthly rental price for Pennsylvania apartments for rent is approximately $1,800. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Pennsylvania rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Pennsylvania.

How much is a studio apartment in Pennsylvania?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,300 and an average price per square feet of $34.47. There are a total of 607 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Pennsylvania.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Pennsylvania?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,573 and an average price per square feet of $28.50. There are a total of 2,905 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Pennsylvania.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Pennsylvania?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,750 and an average price per square feet of $21.00. There are a total of 3,246 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Pennsylvania.

How have rent prices in Pennsylvania changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Pennsylvania can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.39%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.38%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.52%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.05% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Pennsylvania?

A reasonable rent price in Pennsylvania is around $1,440/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.