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Rental Market Trends in Pennsylvania

$1,552/month

Average Rent

+2%

Increase in the Last Year

+$31

Average Price Increase

Ranked 33rd

Least Expensive Rent by State

45,415

Available Rentals

Erie, PA

City with the Lowest Rent

What is the average rent in Pennsylvania?

As of June 2026, the average rent in Pennsylvania is $1,552/month. When you rent an apartment in Pennsylvania, you can expect some variability depending on the region. For instance, metropolitan areas may have higher rents than smaller towns and rural areas. In general, you can expect to pay about $1,305 per month for a studio, $1,552 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,812 for a two-bedroom apartment in Pennsylvania. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,145 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,305/month
456 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,552/month
697 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,812/month
988 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,145/month
1,318 Sq Ft

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What are the most affordable cities in Pennsylvania?

Based on current rent prices, the cheapest cities in Pennsylvania to live are Erie, Harrisburg and Reading.

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City
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Erie
$949/month
667 Sq Ft
Harrisburg
$1,211/month
721 Sq Ft
Reading
$1,237/month
643 Sq Ft
Wilkes-Barre
$1,247/month
740 Sq Ft
Scranton
$1,343/month
769 Sq Ft
York
$1,362/month
730 Sq Ft
Pittsburgh
$1,410/month
679 Sq Ft
Allentown
$1,465/month
690 Sq Ft
Lancaster
$1,516/month
755 Sq Ft
Levittown
$1,541/month
718 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive cities in Pennsylvania?

Based on current rent prices, the most expensive cities in Pennsylvania to live are Philadelphia, Bethlehem and Levittown.

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City
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Philadelphia
$1,764/month
664 Sq Ft
Bethlehem
$1,700/month
724 Sq Ft
Levittown
$1,541/month
718 Sq Ft
Lancaster
$1,516/month
755 Sq Ft
Allentown
$1,465/month
690 Sq Ft
Pittsburgh
$1,410/month
679 Sq Ft
York
$1,362/month
730 Sq Ft
Scranton
$1,343/month
769 Sq Ft
Wilkes-Barre
$1,247/month
740 Sq Ft
Reading
$1,237/month
643 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

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Pennsylvania

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