Last updated on September 15, 2026

Average rent in
Cresson, PA

Median rent

Median rent in Cresson

$900/mo

increased by20%

vs previous year

The average rent in Cresson is $900 per month as of September 2026. This is 53% below the national average rent, or $1,000 less per month.

$1.15

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Cresson

14

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Cresson rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Cresson, PA, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Cresson, PA

Average rent prices in Cresson have increased by 63% over the last month and have increased by 20% 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 Cresson, PA

Rent prices in Cresson vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Cresson is $862, whereas a house costs $950. 1-bedroom apartments in Cresson run $825 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $850.

Listings

Studio

$795

-

-

1 bedroom

$695

8%

5%

2 bedroom

$875

9%

-

3 bedroom

$950

85%

7%

4 bedroom

$1,000

-

-

Studio

Average rent

$795

1 bedroom

Average rent

$695

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$875

Last 30 days

9%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$950

Last 30 days

85%

Last year

7%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,000

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

Compare median rent prices in Cresson and Altoona by all bedroom counts and property types.

Cresson

Median rent price$900
decreased by53%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$925
decreased by51%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Cresson, PA is 3% lower than the median rent in Altoona, PA.

Discover rentals in Cresson, PA

508 North Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Cresson

Residential Lease, Cresson, PA

508 North Ave, Cresson, PA 16630

3 beds

1 bath

$1,100

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Frequently asked questions for Cresson, PA

Quick answers to common questions about the Cresson rental market.

How much is rent in Cresson?

The average rent in Cresson is $900 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Cresson?

Average rent prices in Cresson have increased by 63% over the last month and have increased by 20% since last year.

How does Cresson rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Cresson is 53% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,000 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Cresson?

To comfortably afford rent in Cresson, you'd need to earn approximately $36,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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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