Average Rent in Pennsylvania

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Current Versus Historical Pennsylvania Rents

Pennsylvania rentals average $1,200 for a studio rental to $2,600 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,795, or roughly $2 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in January 2025, median rents have fallen substantiallyover the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $635 (-34.15%) year-over-year from $1,858 to $1,224. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $866 (-36.95%) year-over-year from $2,344 to $1,478. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $1,884 (-52.64%) year-over-year from $3,579 to $1,695. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $118 (6.29%) year-over-year from $1,882 to $2,000. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $167 (7.14%) year-over-year from $2,333 to $2,500. 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 17.40% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 16.47% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 26.79% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.58% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.04% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jan 2025 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$2.69	$1,224	$1,858 (-34.15%)	$2,120 (-42.29%)
1 BR	$2.30	$1,478	$2,344 (-36.95%)	$2,558 (-42.21%)
2 BR	$1.73	$1,695	$3,579 (-52.64%)	$3,855 (-56.03%)
3 BR	$1.49	$2,000	$1,882 (6.29%)	$1,600 (25.00%)
4+ BR	$1.38	$2,500	$2,333 (7.14%)	$2,233 (11.94%)

Historical Rents in Pennsylvania

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Top Cities Near Pennsylvania

There are a total of 46 cities nearby Pennsylvania. The average rent in Pennsylvania is currently $2,861 per month. A total of 8 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Toledo, OH, with an average rent of $825, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Pennsylvania is Hampton Bays, NY. Monthly rents here are on average $25,000 per month.

Let's compare Pennsylvania's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Pennsylvania is 29.85% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 47.50% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Pennsylvania are about 63.72% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 71.05% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 46 total cities near Pennsylvania in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Scranton, PA	N/A	$1,075	$1,250	$1,350
Allentown, PA	$923	$1,113	$1,550	$1,563
Philadelphia, PA	$1,250	$1,745	$1,825	$1,845
Bethlehem, PA	N/A	$1,350	$1,980	$1,850
Yonkers, NY	$1,850	$2,200	$2,613	$2,625
Asbury Park, NJ	$1,888	$2,300	$2,800	$3,000
White Plains, NY	$2,025	$2,690	$3,500	$3,500
Long Branch, NJ	N/A	$3,000	$3,700	$4,000
New York, NY	$3,426	$4,200	$5,300	$4,290
Harrison, NY	$2,775	$3,053	$4,203	$4,469

Top Neighborhoods Near Pennsylvania

There are a total of 81 neighborhoods in or near Pennsylvania. Some of these neighborhoods include North Philadelphia East, Center City East, and Flatbush. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 81 total neighborhoods in or near Pennsylvania in the following chart.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near Pennsylvania is currently around $3,830 per month. A total of 3 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only twenty-seven neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $3,830. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Pennsylvania's average rent, which is only $1,795. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Pennsylvania, North Philadelphia East has the most affordable average rent at $1,600 per month. Whereas, at $10,000 average rent per month, SoHo is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Pennsylvania. View the following chart for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
North Philadelphia East, Philadelphia, PA	$1,100	$1,335	$1,700	$1,600
Center City East, Philadelphia, PA	$1,115	$1,800	$2,898	$2,030
Flatbush, New York, NY	$2,635	$2,750	$3,200	$3,000
Bedford-Stuyvesant, New York, NY	$2,500	$2,995	$3,050	$3,150
East Harlem, New York, NY	$3,210	$2,869	$3,150	$3,250
Harlem, New York, NY	$2,617	$2,824	$3,250	$3,350
Crown Heights, New York, NY	$2,821	$2,889	$3,795	$3,350
Bushwick, New York, NY	$2,795	$3,222	$3,400	$3,431
West Harlem, New York, NY	$2,400	$2,798	$3,450	$3,485
Long Island City, New York, NY	$3,300	$3,840	$5,645	$4,004
Murray Hill, New York, NY	$3,350	$4,300	$6,782	$4,075
Upper East Side, New York, NY	$3,350	$4,155	$5,895	$4,195
Financial District, New York, NY	$3,525	$4,585	$6,462	$4,300
Downtown Brooklyn, New York, NY	$3,447	$4,284	$5,818	$4,349
Prospect Heights, New York, NY	$3,585	$4,398	$4,898	$4,350
Hell's Kitchen, New York, NY	$3,488	$4,047	$5,913	$4,370
Kips Bay, New York, NY	$3,615	$3,995	$5,445	$4,495
East Village, New York, NY	$2,750	$3,695	$4,495	$4,495
Lower East Side, New York, NY	$3,413	$3,302	$4,595	$4,595
Upper West Side, New York, NY	$3,035	$4,495	$6,995	$4,725
Williamsburg, New York, NY	$3,722	$4,575	$5,400	$4,803
Hudson Yards, New York, NY	$3,500	$4,565	$6,758	$4,825
Midtown East, New York, NY	$3,400	$4,500	$6,075	$4,950
Little Italy, New York, NY	$3,250	$4,125	$5,363	$5,000
Chelsea, New York, NY	$3,878	$5,450	$7,675	$5,199
Midtown, New York, NY	$3,675	$4,500	$7,500	$5,250
West Village, New York, NY	$4,642	$5,495	$8,750	$5,365
Greenwich Village, New York, NY	$4,000	$5,700	$6,900	$5,500
Gramercy Park, New York, NY	$3,738	$5,445	$5,775	$5,695
NoMad, New York, NY	$4,448	$5,662	$8,738	$5,768

Top Counties Near Pennsylvania

There are a total of 81 counties located by Pennsylvania. Some of these counties include Scranton, PA, Allentown, PA, and Philadelphia, PA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $3,083. That's roughly around $3 per sqft. A total of 6 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Scranton, PA. It's average rent per month is $1,350. Vice versa, with an average rent of $50,000, East Hampton, NY is the most expensive county by Pennsylvania.

Typically, rent for studios in Pennsylvania is 56.98% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Pennsylvania is 59.83% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Pennsylvania is 76.25% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the chart below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Scranton, PA	N/A	$1,075	$1,250	$1,350
Allentown, PA	$923	$1,113	$1,550	$1,563
Philadelphia, PA	$1,250	$1,745	$1,825	$1,845
Lower Merion, PA	$1,295	$2,237	$2,400	$2,363
Yonkers, NY	$1,850	$2,200	$2,613	$2,625
Bronx, New York, NY	$2,200	$2,518	$3,030	$3,000
Queens, New York, NY	$2,900	$2,900	$3,499	$3,295
Ocean, NJ	N/A	$1,775	$1,800	$3,600
Brooklyn, New York, NY	$3,425	$3,595	$4,200	$3,800
Manhattan, New York, NY	$3,494	$4,495	$5,996	$4,575

Top Zipcodes Near Pennsylvania

There are a total of 14 zipcodes in or near Pennsylvania. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,224.

The following chart 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
10128, New York, NY	$3,350	$4,200	$5,410	$3,995
10023, New York, NY	$3,000	$5,000	$7,995	$5,100
19104, Philadelphia, PA	$1,195	$2,223	$1,800	$1,950
02128, Boston, MA	$2,000	$2,400	$3,100	$3,000
22201, Arlington, VA	$2,137	$2,507	$3,407	$2,629
02116, Boston, MA	$2,850	$3,400	$5,500	$4,200
11375, New York, NY	$2,720	$3,245	$3,670	$3,323
02118, Boston, MA	$2,295	$3,320	$4,275	$3,865
10035, New York, NY	$2,299	$2,822	$3,048	$2,986
02472, Watertown Town, MA	$2,680	$2,525	$3,050	$3,065

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 $1,795. 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 $1,200 and an average price per square feet of $2.69. There are a total of 249 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 $1,500 and an average price per square feet of $2.30. There are a total of 1,047 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 $1,695 and an average price per square feet of $1.73. There are a total of 1,271 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 -0.34%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.37%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.53%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.06% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Pennsylvania?

A reasonable rent price in Pennsylvania is around $1,436/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.