Last updated on August 12, 2026

Average rent in
Ephrata, PA

Median rent

Median rent in Ephrata

$1,595/mo

increased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Ephrata is $1,595 per month as of August 2026. This is 17% below the national average rent, or $330 less per month.

$1.54

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Ephrata

10

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Ephrata 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+

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

Rent trends in Ephrata, PA

Average rent prices in Ephrata have decreased by 13% over the last month and have increased by 3% 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 $1,300, whereas a house costs $1,895. 1-bedroom apartments in Ephrata run $1,195 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,695.

Listings

Studio

$650

No Change

-

1 bedroom

$1,350

No Change

57%

2 bedroom

$1,695

4%

21%

3 bedroom

$1,795

13%

4%

4 bedroom

$2,575

No Change

-

Studio

Average rent

$650

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,350

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

57%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,695

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

21%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,795

Last 30 days

13%

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,575

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$1,595
decreased by17%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,695
decreased by12%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Ephrata, PA is 6% lower than the median rent in Akron, PA.

Discover rentals in Ephrata, PA

1051 Henn Ave #C - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Apartment for rent in Ephrata

2 beds

1 bath

$946

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 9

29 E Main St #4 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Ephrata

29 E Main St #4, Ephrata, PA 17522

3 beds

1 bath

$1,100

Apartment for rent

329 Duke St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Ephrata

TOWNHOME - Other - EPHRATA, PA

329 Duke St, Ephrata, PA 17522

3 beds

1 bath

$1,295

House for rent

211 N State St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Ephrata

3 beds

1 bath

$1,495

$1,395

Price drop

House for rent

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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 $1,595 per month as of August 8, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Ephrata?

Average rent prices in Ephrata have decreased by 13% over the last month and have increased by 3% since last year.

How does Ephrata rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Ephrata is 17% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $330 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 $64,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Based on our current listings, 23% of Ephrata rentals welcome pets, which works out to about 3 pet-friendly apartments available each month from the city's average of 13 listings.

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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