Average Rent in Johnstown, PA and Rent Price Trends

Rent trends in Johnstown, PA

Average rent prices in Johnstown have decreased by 2% 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
Johnstown, PA

Rent prices in Johnstown vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Johnstown is $825, whereas a house costs $900. 1-bedroom apartments in Johnstown run $675 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $850.


Studio	$1,000	81%	-
1 bedroom	$697	6%	14%
2 bedroom	$850	2%	24%
3 bedroom	$900	2%	5%
4 bedroom	$1,500	30%	26%

		Listings
Johnstown	$837


Apartments	$825	No Change	No Change
Condos	$800	No Change	-
Houses	$900	11%	No Change

Studio

Average rent

$1,000

Last 30 days

81%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$697

Last 30 days

Last year

14%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$850

Last 30 days

Last year

24%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$900

Last 30 days

Last year

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

30%

Last year

26%

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

Compare median rent prices in Johnstown and Belmont by all bedroom counts and property types.

Johnstown

Median rent price$875

54%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$987

48%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Johnstown, PA is 11% lower than the median rent in Belmont, PA.

Average rent in nearby cities

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$987

$2,500

$850

$900

$925

$924

$850

$975

$2,725

$850

$850

$875

Cost of living in Johnstown, PA

Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.

Expenses accrued by most renters	Average cost compared to national average
Goods & Services	1% lower
Groceries	6% higher
Health	1% lower
Housing	29% lower
Transportation	10% higher
Utilities	7% higher

Discover rentals in Johnstown, PA

Hill 387-389-393 Brush Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

2h ago

9.1

Excellent

Hill 387-389-393 Brush Avenue

387-389-393 Brush Ave., Johnstown, PA 15906

2 beds

1 bath

$600

1452-1454 Franklin Street - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.4

Very good

1452-1454 Franklin Street

1452 Franklin St, Johnstown, PA 15905

2 beds

1 bath

$700

5d+ ago

House for rent in Johnstown

337 Decker Ave, Johnstown, PA 15906

2 beds

1 bath

$700

5d+ ago

House for rent in Johnstown

1452 Franklin St, Johnstown, PA 15905

2 beds

1 bath

$700

5d+ ago

House for rent in Johnstown

2 Bedroom apartment.

710 Grove Ave, Johnstown, PA 15902

2 beds

1 bath

$795

$745

Price drop

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Johnstown

737 Park Ave

737 Park Ave, Johnstown, PA 15902

2 beds

1 bath

$750

5d+ ago

House for rent in Johnstown

Residential Lease, 2 Story, Johnstown, PA

114 - 114 1/2 I St, Johnstown, PA 15906

2 beds

1 bath

$750

5d+ ago

House for rent in Johnstown

2 Bed 1 Bath House | Johnstown, PA

648 Linden Ave, Johnstown, PA 15902

2 beds

1 bath

$799

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Frequently asked questions for Johnstown, PA

Quick answers to common questions about the Johnstown rental market.

How much is rent in Johnstown?

The average rent in Johnstown is $875 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Johnstown?

Average rent prices in Johnstown have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 3% since last year.

How does Johnstown rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Johnstown is 54% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,025 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Johnstown?

To comfortably afford rent in Johnstown, you'd need to earn approximately $35,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

May offers the best rental deals in Johnstown, with rents running about 6% lower than the peak season in March. December is the least competitive month for apartment hunting, while April and February see higher demand compared to available inventory.

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).