Last updated on November 11, 2026

Average rent in
Ephrata, PA

Median rent

Median rent in Ephrata

$1,395/mo

decreased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Ephrata is $1,395 per month as of November 2026. This is 27% below the national average rent, or $505 less per month.

$1.49

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Ephrata

21

for rent on Zumper.com as of November 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Ephrata 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+

Rent trends in Ephrata, PA

Average rent prices in Ephrata have increased by 8% over the last month and have decreased by 2% 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 Ephrata, PA

Rent prices in Ephrata vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Ephrata is $1,275, whereas a house costs $1,995. 1-bedroom apartments in Ephrata run $1,200 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,375.

Listings

Studio

$995

No Change

14%

1 bedroom

$1,265

7%

41%

2 bedroom

$1,400

6%

5%

3 bedroom

$1,995

No Change

13%

4 bedroom

$2,450

No Change

-

Studio

Average rent

$995

Last year

14%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,265

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

41%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,400

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,995

Last year

13%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,450

At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Ephrata, PA.

Apartments

Average rent

$1,275

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

9%

Condos

Average rent

$1,377

Houses

Average rent

$1,995

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

16%

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

Compare median rent prices in Ephrata and Akron by all bedroom counts and property types.

Ephrata

Median rent price$1,395
decreased by27%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,455
decreased by23%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Ephrata, PA is 4% lower than the median rent in Akron, PA.

Discover rentals in Ephrata, PA

222 W Main St 1st Fl #1stFL - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Ephrata

222 W Main Street - First Floor

222 W Main St 1st Fl #1stFL, Ephrata, PA 17522

2 beds

1 bath

$1,250

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.
127 Grant St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Ephrata

127 Grant Street

127 Grant St, Ephrata, PA 17522

2 beds

1 bath

$1,295

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.
36 S Maple St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Ephrata

36 S Maple St - 1

36 S Maple St #1, Ephrata, PA 17522

3 beds

1 bath

$1,500

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.
59 E Franklin St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Ephrata

3 beds

1 bath

$1,895

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.
14 N Church St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

14 N Church St

14 N Church St, Ephrata, PA 17522

1 bed

1 bath

$1,235

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.
14 N Church St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

14 N Church St

14 N Church St, Ephrata, PA 17522

1 bed

1 bath

$1,235

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.
36 S Maple St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Ephrata

36 S Maple St - 1

36 S Maple St #1, Ephrata, PA 17522

3 beds

1 bath

$1,500

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.
59 E Franklin St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Ephrata

3 beds

1 bath

$1,895

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.
127 Grant St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Ephrata

127 Grant Street

127 Grant St, Ephrata, PA 17522

2 beds

1 bath

$1,295

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.
59 E Franklin St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Ephrata

3 beds

1 bath

$1,895

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.
14 N Church St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

14 N Church St

14 N Church St, Ephrata, PA 17522

1 bed

1 bath

$1,235

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.
222 W Main St 1st Fl #1stFL - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Ephrata

222 W Main Street - First Floor

222 W Main St 1st Fl #1stFL, Ephrata, PA 17522

2 beds

1 bath

$1,250

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.
14 N Church St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

14 N Church St

14 N Church St, Ephrata, PA 17522

1 bed

1 bath

$1,235

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.
36 S Maple St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Ephrata

36 S Maple St - 1

36 S Maple St #1, Ephrata, PA 17522

3 beds

1 bath

$1,500

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 Ephrata, PA

Quick answers to common questions about the Ephrata rental market.

How much is rent in Ephrata?

The average rent in Ephrata is $1,395 per month as of November 7, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Ephrata?

Average rent prices in Ephrata have increased by 8% over the last month and have decreased by 2% since last year.

How does Ephrata rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Ephrata is 27% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $505 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Ephrata?

To comfortably afford rent in Ephrata, you'd need to earn approximately $56,000/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).