Last updated on June 18, 2026

Average rent in
Johnstown, PA

Median rent

Median rent in Johnstown

$850/mo

decreased by6%

vs previous year

The average rent in Johnstown is $850 per month as of June 2026. This is 56% below the national average rent, or $1,100 less per month.

$1.07

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Johnstown

30

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Johnstown rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Johnstown, PA

Average rent prices in Johnstown have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 6% 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 $800, whereas a house costs $950. 1-bedroom apartments in Johnstown run $650 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $750.

Listings

Studio

$1,000

No Change

5%

1 bedroom

$650

2%

1%

2 bedroom

$837

7%

3%

3 bedroom

$925

4%

15%

4 bedroom

$1,950

47%

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,000

Last year

5%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$650

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$837

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$925

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

15%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,950

Last 30 days

47%

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$850
decreased by56%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$800
decreased by59%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Johnstown, PA is 6% higher than the median rent in Belmont, PA.

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 & Services1% lower
Groceries6% higher
Health1% lower
Housing29% lower
Transportation10% higher
Utilities7% higher

Discover rentals in Johnstown, PA

280 Garfield St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Johnstown

SINGLE_FAMILY - Johnstown, PA

280 Garfield St, Johnstown, PA 15906

2 beds

1 bath

$478

Apartment for rent

Szabo-127 Langhorne Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.9

Very good

Szabo-127 Langhorne Avenue

127 Langhorne Ave, Johnstown, PA 15905

2 beds

1 bath

$600

Apartment for rent

520 Woodvale Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Johnstown

2BR/1.0BA

520 Woodvale Ave, Johnstown, PA 15901

2 beds

1 bath

$650

Apartment for rent

Edge Investments - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

Edge Investments

375-375-1/2 Beatrice Avenue, Johnstown, PA 15906

2 beds

1 bath

$675

Apartment for rent

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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 $850 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Johnstown?

Average rent prices in Johnstown have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 6% since last year.

How does Johnstown rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Johnstown is 56% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,100 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 $34,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Johnstown's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $690 per month, while two-bedroom units cost around $810 per month. These figures reflect the current pricing across the city's rental 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).

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