Last updated on September 11, 2026

Average rent in
New Castle, PA

Median rent

Median rent in New Castle

$912/mo

increased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in New Castle is $912 per month as of September 2026. This is 52% below the national average rent, or $988 less per month.

$3.07

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in New Castle

41

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 8% over the last month and have increased by 2% 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 $825, whereas a house costs $1,275. 1-bedroom apartments in New Castle run $800 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $850.

Listings

Studio

$1,300

18%

45%

1 bedroom

$800

5%

19%

2 bedroom

$895

4%

1%

3 bedroom

$1,275

19%

22%

4 bedroom

$1,600

3%

26%

Studio

Average rent

$1,300

Last 30 days

18%

Last year

45%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$800

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

19%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$895

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,275

Last 30 days

19%

Last year

22%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,600

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

26%

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$912
decreased by52%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$930
decreased by51%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in New Castle, PA is 2% lower than the median rent in Beaver Falls, PA.

Discover rentals in New Castle, PA

Lightner Greene - Photo 1 of 1
Age restricted

1d ago

8.5

Very good

Lightner Greene

1465 Lightner Pl, New Castle, PA 16105

1–2 beds

1 bath

$449–$886

2d ago

8.4

Very good

324 E Moody Ave (New Castle)

324 E Moody Ave, New Castle, PA 16105

2 beds

1 bath

$725

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

811 Wilmingon Ave

811 Wilmington Ave, New Castle, PA 16101

2 beds

1 bath

$825

814 Highland - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.1

Very good

814 Highland

814 Highland Ave, New Castle, PA 16101

2 beds

1 bath

$875

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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 $912 per month as of September 5, 2026.

Is rent up or down in New Castle?

Average rent prices in New Castle have decreased by 8% over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.

How does New Castle rent compare to the national average?

Rent in New Castle is 52% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $988 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 $36,000/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?

June offers the lowest rents in New Castle, running about 8.4% below March prices, which see the highest rents of the year.

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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