Last updated on November 1, 2026

Average rent in
Chambersburg, PA

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Chambersburg, PA rent rose 7.1% year over year, with a current median of $1,500/month. Renters are paying $100 more per month on average than last year as the market recovers from a trough in late 2024.

  • Chambersburg, PA is 21.1% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, offering a moderately priced market with 74 total rentals available.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Chambersburg, PA rent for $850/month, 1-bedrooms for $975/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,200/month, while 3-bedrooms reach $1,650/month and 4+ bedrooms $2,009/month.

  • What you'll pay

    Houses command a median of $1,850/month compared to apartments at $1,050/month in Chambersburg, PA, reflecting the nearly even split in total rentals between these property types.

Median rent

Median rent in Chambersburg

$1,500/mo

increased by7%

vs previous year

The average rent in Chambersburg is $1,500 per month as of October 2026. This is 21% below the national average rent, or $400 less per month.

$1.31

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Chambersburg

74

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 4% over the last month and have increased 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 $1,050, whereas a house costs $1,850. 1-bedroom apartments in Chambersburg run $937 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,075.

Listings

Studio

$850

No Change

162%

1 bedroom

$975

2%

8%

2 bedroom

$1,200

No Change

5%

3 bedroom

$1,650

No Change

2%

4 bedroom

$2,009

No Change

3%

Studio

Average rent

$850

Last year

162%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$975

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

8%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,200

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,650

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,009

Last year

3%

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$1,500
decreased by21%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,187
decreased by38%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Chambersburg, PA is 26% higher than the median rent in Dry Run, PA.

Discover rentals in Chambersburg, PA

Chambersburg Family Townhomes - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

7.7

Very good

Chambersburg Family Townhomes

63 Redwood St, Chambersburg, PA 17201

2–4 beds

1–2 baths

$255–$1,485

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Washington Square Town Homes - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.3

Very good

Washington Square Town Homes

61 W Catherine St, Chambersburg, PA 17201

2–3 beds

1 bath

$829–$1,447

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
294 Lincoln Way W - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Apartment for rent in Chambersburg

2BR/1.0BA

294 Lincoln Way W, Chambersburg, PA 17201

2 beds

1 bath

$995

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
280 S. Main Street - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.5

Very good

280 S. Main Street

280 S Main St, Chambersburg, PA 17201

2 beds

1 bath

$995

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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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 $1,500 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Chambersburg?

Average rent prices in Chambersburg have increased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 7% since last year.

How does Chambersburg rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Chambersburg is 21% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $400 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?

February offers the lowest rents in Chambersburg, running about 15% below September peak pricing. This seasonal pattern creates clear timing opportunities for renters looking to maximize their housing budget.

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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