Last updated on August 1, 2026

Average rent in
Oil City, PA

Median rent

Median rent in Oil City

$1,095/mo

increased by10%

vs previous year

The average rent in Oil City is $1,095 per month as of July 2026. This is 43% below the national average rent, or $835 less per month.

$1.01

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Oil City

17

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Oil City rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Oil City, PA

Average rent prices in Oil City have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 10% 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 $995, whereas a house costs $1,696. 1-bedroom apartments in Oil City run $995 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,000.

Listings

1 bedroom

$1,000

2%

16%

2 bedroom

$1,272

19%

16%

3 bedroom

$1,985

1%

77%

4 bedroom

$2,490

34%

7%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,000

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

16%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,272

Last 30 days

19%

Last year

16%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,985

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

77%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,490

Last 30 days

34%

Last year

7%

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

Median rent price$1,095
decreased by43%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$990
decreased by49%

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.

Discover rentals in Oil City, PA

203 W Front St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Oil City

3 beds

1 bath

$900

Apartment for rent

Available May 15

306 Wilson Ave #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Oil City

Two-Bedroom Apartment in process of rehabilitation.

306 Wilson Ave #1, Oil City, PA 16301

2 beds

1 bath

$900

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 1

1950 W 1st St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Oil City

SINGLE_FAMILY - Oil City, PA

1950 W 1st St, Oil City, PA 16301

4 beds

1 bath

$995

House for rent

153 E Bissell Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Oil City

Little house in a peaceful neighborhood

153 E Bissell Ave, Oil City, PA 16301

3 beds

1.5 baths

$1,200

House for rent

Available Sep 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 $1,095 per month as of July 25, 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 increased by 10% since last year.

How does Oil City rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Oil City is 43% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $835 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 $44,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Oil City?

Based on our current listings, Oil City welcomes pet owners with 56% of apartments accommodating furry companions. With an average of 18 listings available monthly, this works out to about 10 pet-friendly apartments each month.

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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