Last updated on June 10, 2026

Average rent in
New Castle, PA

Median rent

Median rent in New Castle

$962/mo

increased by20%

vs previous year

The average rent in New Castle is $962 per month as of June 2026. This is 51% below the national average rent, or $987 less per month.

$2.23

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in New Castle

35

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of New Castle rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in New Castle, PA

Average rent prices in New Castle have decreased by 3% 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 New Castle, PA

Rent prices in New Castle vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in New Castle is $804, whereas a house costs $1,300. 1-bedroom apartments in New Castle run $800 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $829.

Listings

Studio

$675

2%

67%

1 bedroom

$800

1%

28%

2 bedroom

$950

6%

11%

3 bedroom

$1,362

4%

45%

4 bedroom

$1,300

6%

24%

Studio

Average rent

$675

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

67%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$800

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

28%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$950

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

11%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,362

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

45%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,300

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

24%

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

Compare median rent prices in New Castle and Beaver Falls by all bedroom counts and property types.

New Castle

Median rent price$962
decreased by51%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$950
decreased by51%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in New Castle, PA is 1% higher than the median rent in Beaver Falls, PA.

Discover rentals in New Castle, PA

Lightner Greene - Photo 1 of 1
Age restricted

18h ago

8.5

Very good

Lightner Greene

1465 Lightner Pl, New Castle, PA 16105

1–2 beds

1 bath

$253–$808

Apartment for rent

602 East Lutton Street, Unit #1 FRONT - Photo 1 of 1

16h ago

8.4

Very good

602 East Lutton Street, Unit #1 FRONT

602 E Lutton St, New Castle, PA 16101

2 beds

1 bath

$650

Condo for rent

Available Jun 10

1904 Highland Ave #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in New Castle

2BR/1.0BA

1904 Highland Ave #2, New Castle, PA 16105

2 beds

1 bath

$650

Apartment for rent

1119 Agnew St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

1119 Agnew St

1119 Agnew St, New Castle, PA 16101

2 beds

1 bath

$725

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for New Castle, PA

Quick answers to common questions about the New Castle rental market.

How much is rent in New Castle?

The average rent in New Castle is $962 per month as of June 6, 2026.

Is rent up or down in New Castle?

Average rent prices in New Castle have decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 20% since last year.

How does New Castle rent compare to the national average?

Rent in New Castle is 51% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $987 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in New Castle?

To comfortably afford rent in New Castle, you'd need to earn approximately $39,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in New Castle?

New Castle's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $660 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $860 monthly. These figures represent the current market rates across the city's 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).

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