Last updated June 1, 2026
Average Rent in Pennsylvania (2026)
Average rent across Pennsylvania is $1,712/mo as of June 2026, based on 619 units tracked daily across 11 cities and 47 apartment communities. Rents are down $233 (12.6%) compared to 30 days ago. Prices range from $695 to $4,600.
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Pennsylvania Rent by City
Cities ranked by tracked inventory depth, biggest first. Prices come from our proprietary data sourcing, refreshed daily.
| City | Avg Rent | 30d Change | Units | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | $1,743 | -$35 | 313 | $795 |
| Pittsburgh | $1,883 | +$138 | 108 | $850 |
| Allentown | $1,807 | +$143 | 76 | $950 |
| Scranton | $1,580 | -$55 | 31 | $1,325 |
| York | $1,488 | -$17 | 25 | $925 |
| Erie | $1,124 | -$57 | 24 | $695 |
| West Lawn | $1,649 | -$51 | 14 | $1,495 |
| Whitehall Township | $936 | -$166 | 12 | $847 |
| Reading | $1,385 | -$151 | 6 | $1,150 |
| Lancaster | $1,779 | +$113 | 5 | $1,500 |
| Bethlehem | $1,771 | -$465 | 5 | $1,450 |
Which Pennsylvania Cities Are Getting Cheaper?
30-day percent change in asking rent across Pennsylvania cities. Green bars dropped, red bars rose. Showing the 11 biggest movers.
Rent by Bedroom Type
Average rent in Pennsylvania broken down by apartment size. Only bedroom buckets with 100+ tracked units are shown so every row is backed by meaningful sample size.
| Type | Avg Rent | From | Up To | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,473 | $695 | $2,325 | 102 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,603 | $774 | $2,988 | 252 |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,802 | $975 | $3,844 | 193 |
2 bedroom buckets hidden with fewer than 100 tracked units.
Pennsylvania Rent Trend Over Time
Average rent trend across all tracked Pennsylvania apartments.
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What is the average rent in Pennsylvania?
The average rent in Pennsylvania is $1,712 per month as of June 2026, based on 619 units tracked across 11 cities.
Which Pennsylvania city has the cheapest rent?
Bethlehem has the lowest average rent in Pennsylvania at $1,771 per month, with units starting from $1,450.
Are rents going up or down in Pennsylvania?
Rents in Pennsylvania have decreased by $233 (12.6%) over the last 30 days.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Pennsylvania?
The average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Pennsylvania is $1,603 per month, with 252 units available.
What is the most expensive city in Pennsylvania?
Philadelphia is the most expensive city in Pennsylvania with an average rent of $1,743 per month.
How many apartments are available in Pennsylvania?
We track 619 individual units across 47 apartment communities in 11 Pennsylvania cities. Prices are updated daily.
What is the average rent for a studio in Pennsylvania?
The average studio apartment rent in Pennsylvania is $1,473 per month.
How often are Pennsylvania rent prices updated?
Our proprietary data sourcing refreshes real asking prices every morning. All Pennsylvania rent data is updated daily, giving you the most current pricing available.