Average Rent in Pennsylvania

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Current Versus Historical Pennsylvania Rents

Pennsylvania rentals average $1,295 for a studio rental to $2,500 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,850, or roughly $2 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in March 2025, median rents have risen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $349 (20.58%) year-over-year from $1,696 to $2,045. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $140 (6.34%) year-over-year from $2,204 to $2,344. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $355 (11.19%) year-over-year from $3,173 to $3,528. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $200 (10.53%) year-over-year from $1,900 to $2,100. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $185 (7.82%) year-over-year from $2,365 to $2,550. 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 up by 0.43% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 3.66% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 6.37% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.70% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.75% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Mar 2025 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$2.99	$2,045	$1,696 (20.58%)	$2,120 (-3.54%)
1 BR	$2.46	$2,344	$2,204 (6.34%)	$2,530 (-7.35%)
2 BR	$1.79	$3,528	$3,173 (11.19%)	$3,845 (-8.25%)
3 BR	$1.53	$2,100	$1,900 (10.53%)	$1,650 (27.27%)
4+ BR	$1.40	$2,550	$2,365 (7.82%)	$2,156 (18.28%)

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 $2,948 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 18.84% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 33.33% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Pennsylvania are about 60.81% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 73.20% 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	$1,050	$1,200	$1,350
Allentown, PA	$973	$1,100	$1,575	$1,675
Wilmington, DE	N/A	$1,450	$1,850	$1,700
Philadelphia, PA	$1,300	$1,715	$1,900	$1,820
Bethlehem, PA	$2,000	$1,313	$1,875	$1,995
Yonkers, NY	$2,050	$2,250	$3,200	$2,700
Harrison, NY	$2,700	$3,083	$4,048	$4,110
New York, NY	$3,550	$4,300	$5,414	$4,300
New Rochelle, NY	$2,569	$3,100	$4,450	$4,319
Long Branch, NJ	N/A	$2,963	$4,100	$4,500

Top Neighborhoods Near Pennsylvania

There are a total of 89 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 89 total neighborhoods in or near Pennsylvania in the following chart.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near Pennsylvania is currently around $3,500 per month. A total of 9 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only twenty-one neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $3,500. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Pennsylvania's average rent, which is only $1,850. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Pennsylvania, Germantown has the most affordable average rent at $1,423 per month. Whereas, at $8,500 average rent per month, Ocean Beach 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	$1,200	$1,475	$1,800	$1,697
Center City East, Philadelphia, PA	$1,411	$1,900	$2,565	$2,125
Flatbush, New York, NY	$2,600	$2,800	$3,325	$3,000
Bedford-Stuyvesant, New York, NY	$2,700	$2,775	$3,200	$3,173
East Harlem, New York, NY	$2,800	$3,199	$3,295	$3,300
Crown Heights, New York, NY	$2,721	$2,900	$3,829	$3,379
Bushwick, New York, NY	$2,773	$3,178	$3,249	$3,400
Harlem, New York, NY	$2,673	$2,995	$3,348	$3,400
West Harlem, New York, NY	$2,500	$2,895	$3,650	$3,800
Upper East Side, New York, NY	$3,350	$4,350	$5,000	$4,000
Prospect Heights, New York, NY	$3,643	$4,028	$5,571	$4,029
Murray Hill, New York, NY	$3,525	$4,250	$5,950	$4,030
Little Italy, New York, NY	$3,750	$4,500	$5,750	$4,200
Long Island City, New York, NY	$3,392	$3,929	$5,885	$4,200
Financial District, New York, NY	$3,650	$4,795	$6,455	$4,295
Hell's Kitchen, New York, NY	$3,500	$4,050	$6,100	$4,354
Kips Bay, New York, NY	$3,854	$3,995	$5,475	$4,355
Downtown Brooklyn, New York, NY	$3,560	$4,307	$5,821	$4,366
Midtown East, New York, NY	$3,495	$4,600	$5,995	$4,600
Upper West Side, New York, NY	$3,280	$4,654	$6,899	$4,651
Hudson Yards, New York, NY	$3,695	$4,791	$6,995	$4,795
Chelsea, New York, NY	$4,025	$5,499	$7,920	$4,941
Midtown, New York, NY	$3,689	$4,363	$6,695	$4,995
Williamsburg, New York, NY	$3,701	$4,750	$5,225	$5,095
East Village, New York, NY	$2,795	$3,995	$5,495	$5,195
West Village, New York, NY	$4,195	$5,300	$6,765	$5,300
Lower East Side, New York, NY	$3,975	$4,800	$5,395	$5,395
Greenwich Village, New York, NY	$4,200	$5,500	$5,060	$5,400
NoMad, New York, NY	$4,464	$5,721	$8,294	$5,969
Gramercy Park, New York, NY	$4,000	$4,885	$6,188	$6,061

Top Counties Near Pennsylvania

There are a total of 89 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 $3,138. That's roughly around $3 per sqft. A total of 5 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 41.60% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Pennsylvania is 46.21% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Pennsylvania is 65.54% 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	$1,050	$1,200	$1,350
Allentown, PA	$973	$1,100	$1,575	$1,675
Philadelphia, PA	$1,300	$1,715	$1,900	$1,820
Lower Merion, PA	$1,872	$2,195	$2,325	$2,428
Yonkers, NY	$2,050	$2,250	$3,200	$2,700
Bronx, New York, NY	$2,400	$2,600	$3,018	$3,125
Queens, New York, NY	$2,961	$2,800	$3,400	$3,300
Brooklyn, New York, NY	$3,495	$3,700	$4,200	$3,895
Ocean, NJ	N/A	$4,050	$1,800	$4,250
Manhattan, New York, NY	$3,600	$4,500	$5,895	$4,590

Top Zipcodes Near Pennsylvania

There are a total of 19 zipcodes in or near Pennsylvania. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,750. A total of 5 zipcodes have a average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 19131, Philadelphia, PA at $1,400 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $4,563 per month is 10023, New York, NY.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $2,225. That's at least $4 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Pennsylvania is $2,521 per month. Or in other words, $3 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,276 per month. Which comes out to $3 per sqft. 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	$4,298	$5,750	$3,975
10023, New York, NY	$3,300	$4,926	$8,800	$4,563
19104, Philadelphia, PA	$1,265	$1,900	$1,830	$1,850
02128, Boston, MA	$2,450	$2,575	$3,200	$3,000
22201, Arlington, VA	$1,860	$2,570	$3,669	$2,657
02116, Boston, MA	$2,763	$3,800	$6,250	$4,000
11375, New York, NY	$2,225	$3,240	$3,730	$3,300
02118, Boston, MA	$2,495	$3,600	$4,140	$3,925
10035, New York, NY	$2,478	$2,753	$3,395	$3,050
02472, Watertown Town, MA	$2,650	$2,843	$3,050	$3,000

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 $1,850. 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 $1,295 and an average price per square feet of $2.99. There are a total of 433 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 $1,650 and an average price per square feet of $2.46. There are a total of 1,933 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 $1,850 and an average price per square feet of $1.79. There are a total of 1,999 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 0.21%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.06%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.11%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.11% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Pennsylvania?

A reasonable rent price in Pennsylvania is around $1,480/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.