Last updated on August 2, 2026

Average rent in
Chambersburg, PA

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Chambersburg, PA rent rose 10.4% year over year, with a current median of $1,490/month. Renters today are paying $45 more per month on average than last year, continuing a climb since the trough in late 2024.

  • Chambersburg is 23.2% more affordable than the $1,940/month national median, with 69 total rentals offering a small but varied market for renters.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Chambersburg run around $740/month, 1-bedrooms around $950/month, 2-bedrooms around $1,100/month, 3-bedrooms around $1,625/month, and 4+ bedrooms around $2,009/month. These figures reflect the range renters face by bedroom count.

Median rent

Median rent in Chambersburg

$1,490/mo

increased by10%

vs previous year

The average rent in Chambersburg is $1,490 per month as of August 2026. This is 23% below the national average rent, or $450 less per month.

$1.34

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Chambersburg

69

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Chambersburg rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Chambersburg, PA

Average rent prices in Chambersburg have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 10% 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 Chambersburg, PA

Rent prices in Chambersburg vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Chambersburg is $1,100, whereas a house costs $1,982. 1-bedroom apartments in Chambersburg run $950 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,031.

Listings

Studio

$740

7%

-

1 bedroom

$950

1%

3%

2 bedroom

$1,100

1%

2%

3 bedroom

$1,625

3%

9%

4 bedroom

$2,009

1%

7%

Studio

Average rent

$740

Last 30 days

7%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$950

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,100

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,625

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

9%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,009

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

7%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Chambersburg, 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 Chambersburg, PA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Chambersburg and Dry Run by all bedroom counts and property types.

Chambersburg

Median rent price$1,490
decreased by23%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$900
decreased by54%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Chambersburg, PA is 66% higher than the median rent in Dry Run, PA.

Discover rentals in Chambersburg, PA

Chambersburg Family Townhomes - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

7.1

Very good

Chambersburg Family Townhomes

63 Redwood St, Chambersburg, PA 17201

2–4 beds

1–2 baths

$256–$1,488

Apartment for rent

439 Ramsey Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Chambersburg

SINGLE_FAMILY - CHAMBERSBURG, PA

439 Ramsey Ave, Chambersburg, PA 17201

Studio

0 baths

$325

House for rent

Chambersburg Senior Housing - Photo 1 of 1
Age restricted

3d ago

6.7

Good

Chambersburg Senior Housing

78 W Washington St, Chambersburg, PA 17201

2 beds

1 bath

$355–$1,254

Apartment for rent

Washington Square Town Homes - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.3

Very good

Washington Square Town Homes

61 W Catherine St, Chambersburg, PA 17201

2–3 beds

1 bath

$829–$1,447

Price drop

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Chambersburg, PA

Quick answers to common questions about the Chambersburg rental market.

How much is rent in Chambersburg?

The average rent in Chambersburg is $1,490 per month as of August 1, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Chambersburg?

Average rent prices in Chambersburg have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 10% since last year.

How does Chambersburg rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Chambersburg is 23% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $450 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Chambersburg?

To comfortably afford rent in Chambersburg, you'd need to earn approximately $60,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Chambersburg average around $930/month, up 3.3% year over year. Two-bedroom rental data isn't available in our current dataset.

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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