Average Rent in Pennsylvania

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Current Versus Historical Pennsylvania Rents

Pennsylvania rentals average $1,240 for a studio rental to $2,600 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,800, or roughly $2 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in December 2024, median rents have fallen substantiallyover the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $792 (-39.79%) year-over-year from $1,991 to $1,199. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $854 (-36.36%) year-over-year from $2,349 to $1,495. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $1,890 (-52.65%) year-over-year from $3,590 to $1,700. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $218 (11.60%) year-over-year from $1,882 to $2,100. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $117 (4.90%) year-over-year from $2,383 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 33.87% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 31.43% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 43.19% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.61% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.04% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Dec 2024 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$2.71	$1,199	$1,991 (-39.79%)	$2,120 (-43.44%)
1 BR	$2.36	$1,495	$2,349 (-36.36%)	$2,558 (-41.55%)
2 BR	$1.77	$1,700	$3,590 (-52.65%)	$3,855 (-55.90%)
3 BR	$1.52	$2,100	$1,882 (11.60%)	$1,600 (31.25%)
4+ BR	$1.41	$2,500	$2,383 (4.90%)	$2,275 (9.89%)

Historical Rents in Pennsylvania

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Top Cities Near Pennsylvania

There are a total of 47 cities nearby Pennsylvania. The average rent in Pennsylvania is currently $2,828 per month. A total of 11 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 $22,000 per month.

Let's compare Pennsylvania's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Pennsylvania is 28.63% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 39.68% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Pennsylvania are about 59.45% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 61.90% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 47 total cities near Pennsylvania in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Scranton, PA	$848	$1,085	$1,250	$1,300
Allentown, PA	$950	$1,100	$1,500	$1,598
Wilmington, DE	$1,295	$1,495	$1,823	$1,673
Bethlehem, PA	N/A	$1,350	$1,875	$1,795
Philadelphia, PA	$1,250	$1,681	$1,800	$1,800
Yonkers, NY	$1,900	$2,175	$2,663	$2,843
White Plains, NY	$2,250	$2,625	$3,548	$3,300
New York, NY	$3,405	$4,150	$5,000	$4,200
New Rochelle, NY	$1,800	$2,850	$4,419	$4,349
Harrison, NY	$2,775	$3,015	$4,197	$4,370

Top Neighborhoods Near Pennsylvania

There are a total of 95 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 95 total neighborhoods in or near Pennsylvania in the following chart.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near Pennsylvania is currently around $3,400 per month. A total of 9 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only twenty-one neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $3,400. 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, Cobbs Creek has the most affordable average rent at $1,350 per month. Whereas, at $12,000 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	$1,236	$1,400	$1,700	$1,632
Center City East, Philadelphia, PA	$1,125	$1,910	$2,800	$2,095
Flatbush, New York, NY	$2,550	$2,715	$3,099	$2,987
East Harlem, New York, NY	$2,525	$2,900	$3,000	$3,200
Bedford-Stuyvesant, New York, NY	$2,500	$2,850	$3,100	$3,200
Bushwick, New York, NY	$2,795	$2,900	$3,300	$3,300
Harlem, New York, NY	$2,600	$2,850	$3,100	$3,395
West Harlem, New York, NY	$2,550	$2,850	$2,995	$3,500
Crown Heights, New York, NY	$2,704	$2,995	$4,000	$3,500
Long Island City, New York, NY	$3,282	$3,751	$5,733	$3,900
Murray Hill, New York, NY	$3,325	$4,150	$6,450	$3,900
Upper East Side, New York, NY	$3,350	$4,000	$5,000	$4,000
Hell's Kitchen, New York, NY	$3,440	$4,050	$5,156	$4,180
Financial District, New York, NY	$3,471	$4,448	$6,096	$4,223
Downtown Brooklyn, New York, NY	$3,425	$4,125	$5,725	$4,306
Prospect Heights, New York, NY	$3,565	$4,403	$5,200	$4,322
East Village, New York, NY	$2,895	$3,850	$4,495	$4,495
Kips Bay, New York, NY	$3,640	$4,183	$5,500	$4,495
Midtown East, New York, NY	$3,325	$4,498	$6,075	$4,525
Hudson Yards, New York, NY	$3,490	$4,490	$6,495	$4,620
Williamsburg, New York, NY	$3,822	$4,600	$4,921	$4,693
Lower East Side, New York, NY	$3,413	$4,623	$4,728	$4,750
Upper West Side, New York, NY	$2,988	$4,450	$6,945	$4,820
West Village, New York, NY	$4,593	$4,950	$6,650	$4,950
Little Italy, New York, NY	$3,250	$4,225	$4,850	$5,000
Gramercy Park, New York, NY	$3,750	$5,313	$5,057	$5,235
Midtown, New York, NY	$3,625	$4,382	$6,750	$5,265
Greenwich Village, New York, NY	$4,000	$6,150	$5,980	$5,323
Chelsea, New York, NY	$3,813	$5,495	$7,500	$5,335
NoMad, New York, NY	$4,309	$5,686	$8,172	$5,685

Top Counties Near Pennsylvania

There are a total of 95 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 $3,000. That's roughly around $3 per sqft. A total of 7 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Scranton, PA. It's average rent per month is $1,300. Vice versa, with an average rent of $60,000, East Hampton, NY is the most expensive county by Pennsylvania.

Typically, rent for studios in Pennsylvania is 39.11% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Pennsylvania is 44.63% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Pennsylvania is 68.00% 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	$848	$1,085	$1,250	$1,300
Allentown, PA	$950	$1,100	$1,500	$1,598
Philadelphia, PA	$1,250	$1,681	$1,800	$1,800
Lower Merion, PA	$1,350	$2,047	$2,380	$2,444
Yonkers, NY	$1,900	$2,175	$2,663	$2,843
Bronx, New York, NY	$2,000	$2,575	$3,035	$3,080
Queens, New York, NY	$2,753	$2,778	$3,445	$3,240
Ocean, NJ	N/A	$1,925	$2,500	$3,325
Brooklyn, New York, NY	$3,400	$3,625	$4,200	$3,850
Manhattan, New York, NY	$3,475	$4,395	$5,695	$4,495

Top Zipcodes Near Pennsylvania

There are a total of 20 zipcodes in or near Pennsylvania. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,850. 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 $1,450 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $4,695 per month is 10023, New York, NY.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,979. 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 $2,405 per month. Or in other words, $3 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,225 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	$4,095	$5,580	$3,915
10023, New York, NY	$3,000	$4,500	$8,100	$4,695
19104, Philadelphia, PA	$1,195	$1,575	$1,781	$1,796
02128, Boston, MA	$2,100	$2,400	$2,900	$2,800
22201, Arlington, VA	$1,859	$2,409	$3,366	$2,500
02116, Boston, MA	$3,000	$3,225	$5,500	$4,200
11375, New York, NY	$2,673	$2,975	$3,250	$3,000
02118, Boston, MA	$2,630	$3,395	$4,400	$4,300
10035, New York, NY	$2,250	$2,702	$3,250	$2,975
02472, Watertown Town, MA	$2,678	$2,525	$3,000	$2,998

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 $1,240 and an average price per square feet of $2.71. There are a total of 462 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 $1,575 and an average price per square feet of $2.36. There are a total of 2,019 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 $1,756 and an average price per square feet of $1.77. There are a total of 2,372 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 -0.40%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.36%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.53%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.12% 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.