Last updated on June 28, 2026

Average rent in
Ephrata, PA

Median rent

Median rent in Ephrata

$1,850/mo

increased by20%

vs previous year

The average rent in Ephrata is $1,850 per month as of June 2026. This is 5% below the national average rent, or $100 less per month.

$1.80

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Ephrata

20

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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+

Rent trends in Ephrata, PA

Average rent prices in Ephrata have increased by 27% 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 Ephrata, PA

Rent prices in Ephrata vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Ephrata is $1,497, whereas a house costs $2,175. 1-bedroom apartments in Ephrata run $1,255 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,625.

Listings

Studio

$586

No Change

-

1 bedroom

$1,395

1%

-

2 bedroom

$1,700

10%

15%

3 bedroom

$2,075

9%

15%

4 bedroom

$2,195

5%

20%

Studio

Average rent

$586

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,395

Last 30 days

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,700

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

15%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,075

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

15%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,195

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

20%

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$1,850
decreased by5%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,725
decreased by12%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Ephrata, PA is 7% higher than the median rent in Akron, PA.

Discover rentals in Ephrata, PA

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

$1,200

Apartment for rent

329 Duke St - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

House for rent in Ephrata

House for rent

3531 Rothsville Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Ephrata

3 beds

1.5 baths

$1,595

House for rent

Available Jun 9

301 Washington Ave #NA - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

House for rent in Ephrata

3 beds

1 bath

$2,075

House for rent

Available Jul 3

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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 $1,850 per month as of June 27, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Ephrata?

Average rent prices in Ephrata have increased by 27% over the last month and have increased by 20% since last year.

How does Ephrata rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Ephrata is 5% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $100 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 $74,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Ephrata's rental market is relatively small, with an average of 13 listings available per month. Renters should be prepared to act quickly when a suitable apartment becomes available due to limited availability.

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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