Last updated on May 24, 2026

Average rent in
Pottstown, PA

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Pottstown, PA rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,550/month. Renters are paying roughly the same as last year, with a slight month-to-month decline that does not change the overall trend.

  • Pottstown sits 20.5% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, offering a smaller market with 65 total rentals and a range of options for renters seeking value.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Pottstown have a median rent of $1,450/month, 1-bedrooms at $1,200/month, 2-bedrooms at $1,550/month, 3-bedrooms at $1,850/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $2,500/month. This range reflects diverse options across bedroom sizes for renters.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Studio rents climbed 45.7% year over year, and 4+ bedroom rents increased 25.3%, both well above the citywide trend. These segments show strong growth compared to the broadly flat overall market in Pottstown, PA.

Median rent

Median rent in Pottstown

$1,550/mo

decreased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Pottstown is $1,550 per month as of May 2026. This is 21% below the national average rent, or $400 less per month.

$1.36

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Pottstown

65

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Pottstown rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Pottstown, PA

Average rent prices in Pottstown have remained the same over the last month and have decreased 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 Pottstown, PA

Rent prices in Pottstown vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Pottstown is $1,425, whereas a house costs $1,995. 1-bedroom apartments in Pottstown run $1,200 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,550.

Listings

Studio

$1,450

5%

43%

1 bedroom

$1,200

2%

7%

2 bedroom

$1,550

No Change

2%

3 bedroom

$1,850

5%

1%

4 bedroom

$2,500

11%

7%

Studio

Average rent

$1,450

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

43%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,200

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

7%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,550

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,850

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

7%

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

Compare median rent prices in Pottstown and Collegeville by all bedroom counts and property types.

Pottstown

Median rent price$1,550
decreased by21%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,985
increased by2%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Pottstown, PA is 22% lower than the median rent in Collegeville, PA.

Discover rentals in Pottstown, PA

727 Glasgow St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Pottstown

Apartment for rent

201 E High Street - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.3

Very good

201 E High Street

201 E High St, Pottstown, PA 19464

2 beds

1 bath

$1,350

Apartment for rent

Spruce House - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.3

Very good

Spruce House

255 Gay St, Pottstown, PA 19464

2 beds

1 bath

$1,395

Apartment for rent

255 Gay Street ##C1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Pottstown

255 Gay Street ##C1, Pottstown, PA 19464

2 beds

1 bath

$1,395

Apartment for rent

Available Mar 31

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Frequently asked questions for Pottstown, PA

Quick answers to common questions about the Pottstown rental market.

How much is rent in Pottstown?

The average rent in Pottstown is $1,550 per month as of May 23, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Pottstown?

Average rent prices in Pottstown have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 2% since last year.

How does Pottstown rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Pottstown is 21% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $400 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Pottstown?

To comfortably afford rent in Pottstown, you'd need to earn approximately $62,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Pottstown's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,300 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $1,600 monthly. These figures represent the current market conditions across the borough'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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