Last updated on June 17, 2026

Average rent in
Chambersburg, PA

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Chambersburg, PA rent slipped 7.1% year over year, with a current median of $1,300/month. Renters today are paying $133 less per month on average than last year, continuing a downward trend from the peak of $1,600 in February 2026.

  • Chambersburg is 33.3% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, reflecting its position as a smaller market with 63 total rentals.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios rent for $795/month, 1-bedrooms for $885/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,162/month, 3-bedrooms for $1,500/month, and 4+ bedrooms reach $1,950/month. This range shows options across bedroom sizes for renters in Chambersburg.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    The 4+ bedroom segment saw rents fall 18.7% year over year, diverging from the citywide decline of 7.1%. This sharper drop reveals a distinct trend for larger units in Chambersburg, PA.

Median rent

Median rent in Chambersburg

$1,300/mo

decreased by7%

vs previous year

The average rent in Chambersburg is $1,300 per month as of June 2026. This is 33% below the national average rent, or $650 less per month.

$1.35

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Chambersburg

63

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Chambersburg rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%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 decreased by 13% over the last month and have decreased by 7% 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 $1,134, whereas a house costs $1,650. 1-bedroom apartments in Chambersburg run $950 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,100.

Listings

Studio

$795

No Change

-

1 bedroom

$885

1%

No Change

2 bedroom

$1,162

17%

8%

3 bedroom

$1,500

2%

13%

4 bedroom

$1,950

4%

15%

Studio

Average rent

$795

1 bedroom

Average rent

$885

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

No Change

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,162

Last 30 days

17%

Last year

8%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

13%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,950

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

15%

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$1,300
decreased by33%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,100
decreased by44%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Chambersburg, PA is 18% higher than the median rent in Dry Run, PA.

Discover rentals in Chambersburg, PA

Chambersburg Family Townhomes - Photo 1 of 1

17h ago

7.7

Very good

Chambersburg Family Townhomes

63 Redwood St, Chambersburg, PA 17201

2–4 beds

1–2 baths

$237–$1,413

Apartment for rent

Chambersburg Senior Housing - Photo 1 of 1
Age restricted

1d ago

6.7

Good

Chambersburg Senior Housing

78 W Washington St, Chambersburg, PA 17201

2 beds

1 bath

$336–$1,099

Apartment for rent

Washington Square Town Homes - Photo 1 of 1

17h ago

8.3

Very good

Washington Square Town Homes

76 W Liberty St, Chambersburg, PA 17201

2–3 beds

1 bath

$829–$1,381

Apartment for rent

6446 Duffield Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Chambersburg

House 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 $1,300 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Chambersburg?

Average rent prices in Chambersburg have decreased by 13% over the last month and have decreased by 7% since last year.

How does Chambersburg rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Chambersburg is 33% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $650 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 $52,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Chambersburg's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $910 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $1,200 monthly. One-bedroom rents declined 2.3% from the previous year, but two-bedroom prices rose 4.7% year over year.

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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