Last updated on July 25, 2026

Average rent in
Butler, PA

Median rent

Median rent in Butler

$950/mo

increased by17%

vs previous year

The average rent in Butler is $950 per month as of July 2026. This is 51% below the national average rent, or $995 less per month.

$1.29

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Butler

29

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Butler rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Butler, PA

Average rent prices in Butler have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 17% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Butler, PA

Rent prices in Butler vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Butler is $875, whereas a house costs $1,850. 1-bedroom apartments in Butler run $900 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $850.

Listings

Studio

$675

25%

No Change

1 bedroom

$900

20%

33%

2 bedroom

$950

1%

6%

3 bedroom

$1,925

9%

23%

4 bedroom

$2,895

48%

34%

Studio

Average rent

$675

Last 30 days

25%

Last year

No Change

1 bedroom

Average rent

$900

Last 30 days

20%

Last year

33%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$950

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,925

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

23%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,895

Last 30 days

48%

Last year

34%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Butler, PA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Butler, PA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Butler and Aliquippa by all bedroom counts and property types.

Butler

Median rent price$950
decreased by51%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,195
decreased by39%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Butler, PA is 21% lower than the median rent in Aliquippa, PA.

Discover rentals in Butler, PA

Lumar Village Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.6

Very good

Lumar Village Apartments

1 Lumar Vlg, Butler, PA 16001

2 beds

1 bath

$799

Apartment for rent

327 West Brady Street - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Butler

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 15

327 W Brady St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Butler

APARTMENT - Other - Butler, PA

327 W Brady St #2, Butler, PA 16001

2 beds

1 bath

$850

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 15

529 Federal St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Butler

529 Federal St #2

529 Federal St, Butler, PA 16001

2 beds

1 bath

$850

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Butler, PA

Quick answers to common questions about the Butler rental market.

How much is rent in Butler?

The average rent in Butler is $950 per month as of July 18, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Butler?

Average rent prices in Butler have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 17% since last year.

How does Butler rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Butler is 51% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $995 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Butler?

To comfortably afford rent in Butler, you'd need to earn approximately $38,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Butler?

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Butler average around $780/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,050/month.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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