Last updated on October 9, 2026

Average rent in
East Petersburg, PA

Median rent

Median rent in East Petersburg

$1,715/mo

decreased by20%

vs previous year

The average rent in East Petersburg is $1,715 per month as of October 2026. This is 10% below the national average rent, or $185 less per month.

$1.53

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in East Petersburg

15

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of East Petersburg rentals at each price point

85%64%43%21%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in East Petersburg, PA

Average rent prices in East Petersburg have decreased by 13% over the last month and have decreased 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 East Petersburg, PA

Rent prices in East Petersburg vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in East Petersburg is $1,624, whereas a house costs $2,100. 1-bedroom apartments in East Petersburg run $1,420 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,825.

Listings

Studio

$1,365

-

-

1 bedroom

$1,275

1%

-

2 bedroom

$1,622

4%

-

3 bedroom

$2,100

6%

35%

4 bedroom

$2,900

No Change

7%

Studio

Average rent

$1,365

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,275

Last 30 days

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,622

Last 30 days

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,100

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

35%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,900

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

7%

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

Compare median rent prices in East Petersburg and Annville by all bedroom counts and property types.

East Petersburg

Median rent price$1,715
decreased by10%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,595
decreased by16%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in East Petersburg, PA is 8% higher than the median rent in Annville, PA.

Discover rentals in East Petersburg, PA

2214 Valley Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in East Petersburg

3 beds

1.5 baths

$2,100

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.
1973 State St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in East Petersburg

2 beds

1 bath

$1,775

Price dropped $125Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
2417 Franklin Dr #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in East Petersburg

2417 Franklin Drive - 1

2417 Franklin Dr #1, East Petersburg, PA 17520

3 beds

1.5 baths

$1,995

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.
1971 Broad St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in East Petersburg

4 beds

1 bath

$4,400

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 East Petersburg, PA

Quick answers to common questions about the East Petersburg rental market.

How much is rent in East Petersburg?

The average rent in East Petersburg is $1,715 per month as of October 3, 2026.

Is rent up or down in East Petersburg?

Average rent prices in East Petersburg have decreased by 13% over the last month and have decreased by 20% since last year.

How does East Petersburg rent compare to the national average?

Rent in East Petersburg is 10% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $185 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in East Petersburg?

To comfortably afford rent in East Petersburg, you'd need to earn approximately $69,000/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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