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Pennsylvania

Average Rent

$1,806

+2% YoY

Rent Comparison

9.8% 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

$1,943

Population

6,356,584

# of Rentals

9,708

Pittsburgh Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,638

Population

2,424,861

# of Rentals

4,066

Lehigh Valley Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,741

Population

891,762

# of Rentals

500

Harrisburg Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,369

Population

620,668

# of Rentals

428

Scranton Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,486

Population

575,804

# of Rentals

84

Lancaster Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,770

Population

565,593

# of Rentals

472

York Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,515

Population

475,326

# of Rentals

158

Reading Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,754

Population

441,918

# of Rentals

82

Erie Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,219

Population

267,029

# of Rentals

61

State College Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,610

Population

160,556

# of Rentals

146

Lebanon Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,683

Population

145,806

# of Rentals

80

Altoona Metro Area

Average Rent

$996

Population

119,854

# of Rentals

12

Williamsport Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,061

Population

113,076

# of Rentals

15

Gettysburg Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,525

Population

108,651

# of Rentals

8

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.