Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on November 1, 2026
Average rent in
Oil City, PA
Average rent in
Last updated on November 1, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Oil City
$995/mo
vs previous year
The average rent in Oil City is $995 per month as of October 2026. This is 48% below the national average rent, or $905 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Oil City
13
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Oil City rentals at each price point
This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Oil City, PA, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.
Rent trends in Oil City, PA
Average rent prices in Oil City have remained the same over the last month and have remained the same 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
Oil City, PA
Rent prices in Oil City vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Oil City is $1,095, whereas a house costs $1,645. 1-bedroom apartments in Oil City run $1,090 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,195.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $395 |  45% | - | |
1 bedroom | $995 | No Change | No Change | |
2 bedroom | $1,195 | No Change |  9% | |
3 bedroom | $1,695 | No Change | 6% | |
4 bedroom | $1,895 | No Change | 12% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Oil City, PA.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,095 | 10% | 8% | |
Condos | $932 | 10% | - | |
Houses | $1,645 | 38% | 4% |
Studio
Average rent
$395
Last 30 days
45%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$995
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
No Change
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,195
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
9%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,695
Last year
6%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,895
Last year
12%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Oil City, PA.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,095
Last 30 days
10%
Last year
8%
Condos
Average rent
$932
Last 30 days
10%
Houses
Average rent
$1,645
Last 30 days
38%
Last year
4%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Oil City, 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 Oil City, PA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Oil City and Clarion by all bedroom counts and property types.
Oil City
48%lower than the national median
53%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Oil City, PA is 11% higher than the median rent in Clarion, PA.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$900
3%$1,050
$2,500
108%$875
27%$875
10%$997
$910
21%$1,800
10%$897
38%$675
16%$975
22%$1,002
41%Discover rentals in Oil City, PA
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Oil City
204 Central Ave #3, Oil City, PA 16301
2 beds
1 bath
$699
Price dropped $150Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 20
5d+ ago
House for rent in Oil City
1950 W 1st St, Oil City, PA 16301
4 beds
1 bath
$995
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
4d ago
House for rent in Oil City
1009 Central Avenue Ext, Oil City, PA 16301
3 beds
1 bath
$1,200
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Oil City
358 Petroleum Center Rd, Oil City, PA 16301
2 beds
1 bath
$1,890
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Apr 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Oil City
101 Spring St, Oil City, PA 16301
1 bed
1 bath
$1,090
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available May 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Oil City
1 bed
1 bath
$995
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Jan 3
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Oil City
304 Central Ave., Oil City, Pennsylvania #2, Oil City, PA 16301
1 bed
1 bath
$895
Price dropped $95Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Apr 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Oil City
204 Central Ave #3, Oil City, PA 16301
2 beds
1 bath
$699
Price dropped $150Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 20
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Oil City
304 Central Ave., Oil City, Pennsylvania #2, Oil City, PA 16301
1 bed
1 bath
$895
Price dropped $95Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Apr 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Oil City
204 Central Ave #2, Oil City, PA 16301
3 beds
1 bath
$1,595
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Oil City
304 Central Ave, Oil City, PA 16301
1 bed
1 bath
$865
Price dropped $125Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Mar 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Oil City
2 W 2nd St #5, Oil City, PA 16301
1 bed
1 bath
$775
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Oil City
1950 W 1st St, Oil City, PA 16301
4 beds
1 bath
$995
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Oil City
304 Central Ave #3, Oil City, PA 16301
2 beds
1 bath
$1,090
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Jan 31
4d ago
House for rent in Oil City
1009 Central Avenue Ext, Oil City, PA 16301
3 beds
1 bath
$1,200
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Oil City
204 Central Ave #3, Oil City, PA 16301
2 beds
1 bath
$699
Price dropped $150Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 20
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Oil City
304 Central Ave., Oil City, Pennsylvania #2, Oil City, PA 16301
1 bed
1 bath
$895
Price dropped $95Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Apr 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Oil City
2 W 2nd St #5, Oil City, PA 16301
1 bed
1 bath
$775
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Oil City
304 Central Ave, Oil City, PA 16301
1 bed
1 bath
$865
Price dropped $125Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Mar 1
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Frequently asked questions for Oil City, PA
Quick answers to common questions about the Oil City rental market.
How much is rent in Oil City?
The average rent in Oil City is $995 per month as of October 31, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Oil City?
Average rent prices in Oil City have remained the same over the last month and have remained the same since last year.
How does Oil City rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Oil City is 48% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $905 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Oil City?
To comfortably afford rent in Oil City, you'd need to earn approximately $40,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
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).