Average Rent in Pennsylvania

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Current Versus Historical Pennsylvania Rents

Pennsylvania rentals average $1,234 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 November 2024, median rents have fallen substantiallyover the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $394 (-21.07%) year-over-year from $1,869 to $1,475. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $499 (-21.25%) year-over-year from $2,349 to $1,850. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $1,481 (-41.36%) year-over-year from $3,581 to $2,100. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $267 (14.16%) year-over-year from $1,883 to $2,150. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $117 (4.70%) year-over-year from $2,483 to $2,600. 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 22.57% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 19.52% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 32.82% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.20% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.63% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Nov 2024 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$2.74	$1,475	$1,869 (-21.07%)	$2,120 (-30.42%)
1 BR	$2.37	$1,850	$2,349 (-21.25%)	$2,558 (-27.67%)
2 BR	$1.75	$2,100	$3,581 (-41.36%)	$3,821 (-45.04%)
3 BR	$1.52	$2,150	$1,883 (14.16%)	$1,583 (35.79%)
4+ BR	$1.41	$2,600	$2,483 (4.70%)	$2,275 (14.29%)

Historical Rents in Pennsylvania

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Top Cities Near Pennsylvania

There are a total of 49 cities nearby Pennsylvania. The average rent in Pennsylvania is currently $2,775 per month. A total of 12 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 $20,000 per month.

Let's compare Pennsylvania's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Pennsylvania is 33.71% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 36.94% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Pennsylvania are about 60.00% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 59.52% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 49 total cities near Pennsylvania in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Scranton, PA	$400	$1,100	$1,263	$1,313
Allentown, PA	$1,650	$1,175	$1,495	$1,500
Wilmington, DE	N/A	$1,495	$1,675	$1,600
Bethlehem, PA	$1,545	$1,475	$1,888	$1,800
Philadelphia, PA	$1,238	$1,691	$1,800	$1,800
Yonkers, NY	$2,100	$2,200	$2,800	$2,750
White Plains, NY	$2,275	$2,650	$3,600	$3,300
New Rochelle, NY	$2,413	$2,900	$3,500	$3,500
Harrison, NY	$2,620	$2,930	$4,108	$4,225
New York, NY	$3,450	$4,199	$5,017	$4,250

Top Neighborhoods Near Pennsylvania

There are a total of 96 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 96 total neighborhoods in or near Pennsylvania in the following chart.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near Pennsylvania is currently around $3,475 per month. A total of 11 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only nineteen neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $3,475. 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 $1,351 per month. Whereas, at $11,000 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	$1,264	$1,372	$1,700	$1,675
Center City East, Philadelphia, PA	$1,235	$1,895	$2,655	$2,098
Flatbush, New York, NY	$2,633	$2,800	$3,099	$3,000
Bedford-Stuyvesant, New York, NY	$2,461	$2,800	$3,200	$3,150
Bushwick, New York, NY	$2,769	$3,000	$3,218	$3,300
East Harlem, New York, NY	$3,600	$3,158	$3,133	$3,395
Harlem, New York, NY	$2,675	$2,850	$3,200	$3,399
West Harlem, New York, NY	$2,675	$2,780	$3,225	$3,450
Crown Heights, New York, NY	$2,740	$3,196	$4,300	$3,600
Murray Hill, New York, NY	$3,425	$4,150	$6,500	$3,995
Upper East Side, New York, NY	$3,279	$3,938	$5,375	$4,000
Long Island City, New York, NY	$3,300	$4,015	$5,940	$4,094
Hell's Kitchen, New York, NY	$3,440	$4,000	$5,500	$4,195
Financial District, New York, NY	$3,450	$4,500	$6,400	$4,266
Downtown Brooklyn, New York, NY	$3,425	$4,200	$5,818	$4,275
Prospect Heights, New York, NY	$3,568	$4,495	$6,009	$4,385
Hudson Yards, New York, NY	$3,534	$4,432	$6,623	$4,395
East Village, New York, NY	$2,995	$3,795	$4,495	$4,495
Midtown East, New York, NY	$3,425	$4,425	$6,100	$4,500
Kips Bay, New York, NY	$3,595	$4,250	$5,455	$4,530
Williamsburg, New York, NY	$3,850	$4,583	$5,042	$4,750
Greenwich Village, New York, NY	$4,125	$5,525	$7,900	$4,850
Lower East Side, New York, NY	$3,499	$4,350	$4,765	$4,990
West Village, New York, NY	$4,000	$5,173	$6,750	$4,995
Upper West Side, New York, NY	$3,250	$4,490	$7,385	$5,000
Midtown, New York, NY	$3,703	$4,297	$6,500	$5,200
Little Italy, New York, NY	$3,250	$4,500	$4,850	$5,295
Chelsea, New York, NY	$3,925	$5,596	$7,895	$5,395
Gramercy Park, New York, NY	$3,696	$5,550	$4,995	$5,395
NoMad, New York, NY	$4,335	$5,676	$8,291	$5,711

Top Counties Near Pennsylvania

There are a total of 96 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 $2,991. 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 $1,313. 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 37.76% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Pennsylvania is 46.10% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Pennsylvania is 67.86% 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	$400	$1,100	$1,263	$1,313
Allentown, PA	$1,650	$1,175	$1,495	$1,500
Philadelphia, PA	$1,238	$1,691	$1,800	$1,800
Lower Merion, PA	$1,350	$1,850	$2,380	$2,380
Yonkers, NY	$2,100	$2,200	$2,800	$2,750
Bronx, New York, NY	$1,998	$2,575	$3,175	$3,100
Queens, New York, NY	$2,850	$2,795	$3,480	$3,275
Ocean, NJ	N/A	$1,925	$2,850	$3,300
Brooklyn, New York, NY	$3,353	$3,689	$4,200	$3,878
Manhattan, New York, NY	$3,495	$4,395	$5,745	$4,495

Top Zipcodes Near Pennsylvania

There are a total of 21 zipcodes in or near Pennsylvania. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,788. 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 $1,485 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $4,925 per month is 10023, New York, NY.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,995. 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 $2,402 per month. Or in other words, $3 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,148 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	$4,190	$5,200	$4,000
10023, New York, NY	$3,400	$5,070	$8,295	$4,925
19104, Philadelphia, PA	$1,195	$1,463	$1,735	$1,700
02128, Boston, MA	$2,200	$2,538	$2,900	$2,800
22201, Arlington, VA	$2,035	$2,291	$3,409	$2,509
02116, Boston, MA	$2,950	$3,338	$4,995	$4,300
11375, New York, NY	$2,645	$2,950	$3,450	$3,150
02118, Boston, MA	$450	$3,328	$4,380	$3,750
10035, New York, NY	$2,299	$2,550	$3,148	$2,850
02472, Watertown Town, MA	$2,675	$2,630	$2,925	$2,975

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 $1,234 and an average price per square feet of $2.74. There are a total of 473 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 $1,570 and an average price per square feet of $2.37. There are a total of 2,107 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 $1.75. There are a total of 2,388 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 -0.21%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.41%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.14% 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.