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Pennsylvania

Average Rent

$1,847

+2% YoY

Rent Comparison

11.1% Higher

than national average

Population

13.10 Million

in 2022

The state of Pennsylvania is comprised of 14 metropolitan areas with a total population of 13,103,142. Explore Pennsylvania’s metro areas and compare key metrics.

Philadelphia Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,919

Population

6,356,584

# of Rentals

9,096

Pittsburgh Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,828

Population

2,424,861

# of Rentals

2,914

Lehigh Valley Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,733

Population

891,762

# of Rentals

506

Harrisburg Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,403

Population

620,668

# of Rentals

407

Scranton Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,517

Population

575,804

# of Rentals

66

Lancaster Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,724

Population

565,593

# of Rentals

450

York Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,498

Population

475,326

# of Rentals

162

Reading Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,694

Population

441,918

# of Rentals

89

Erie Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,394

Population

267,029

# of Rentals

51

State College Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,622

Population

160,556

# of Rentals

131

Chambersburg-Waynesboro Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,501

Population

160,157

# of Rentals

10

Lebanon Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,703

Population

145,806

# of Rentals

75

Altoona Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,087

Population

119,854

# of Rentals

12

Williamsport Metro Area

Average Rent

$988

Population

113,076

# of Rentals

22

Average Rent is calculated by averaging the monthly rent of 1 bedroom apartments.

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This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.