Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 11, 2026
Average rent in
Pottstown, PA
Average rent in
Last updated on July 11, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Pottstown, PA rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,515/month. Month to month, rent fell 11.9%, reflecting recent downward movement after peaking at $1,695/month in December 2025.
Compared to national trends
Pottstown rents run 22.3% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, positioning the city as a more accessible market for renters seeking value in Pennsylvania.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Pottstown sit at $1,695/month, 1-bedrooms at $1,206/month, 2-bedrooms at $1,622/month, 3-bedrooms at $1,995/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $2,738/month. The wide spread reflects diverse options for different household sizes.
Neighborhood spotlight
Studio rents in Pottstown rose 49.0% year over year to $1,695/month, outpacing the broadly flat citywide trend. Similarly, 4+ bedroom units climbed 21.7%, showing strong demand in these segments compared to the overall market.
Median rent
Median rent in Pottstown
$1,515/mo
1%vs previous year
The average rent in Pottstown is $1,515 per month as of July 2026. This is 22% below the national average rent, or $435 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Pottstown
64
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Pottstown rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Pottstown, PA
Average rent prices in Pottstown have decreased by 12% over the last month and have increased by 1% 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 $1,395, whereas a house costs $1,995. 1-bedroom apartments in Pottstown run $1,250 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,500.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,695 | No Change | 38% | |
1 bedroom | $1,206 |  13% | 9% | |
2 bedroom | $1,622 | No Change | 5% | |
3 bedroom | $1,995 | 2% | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $2,737 | 6% | 11% |
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 Pottstown, PA.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,395 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,837 | 5% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,995 | 19% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,212 | 13% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,695
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
38%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,206
Last 30 days
13%
Last year
9%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,622
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
5%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,995
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,737
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
11%
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 Pottstown, PA.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,395
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,837
Last 30 days
5%
Houses
Average rent
$1,995
Last 30 days
19%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,212
Last 30 days
13%
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
22%lower than the national median
3%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Pottstown, PA is 20% lower than the median rent in Collegeville, PA.
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2%$2,600
4%Discover rentals in Pottstown, PA
5d+ ago
House for rent in Pottstown
313 Old Reading Pike #207, Pottstown, PA 19464
1 bed
0 baths
$275
House for rent
Available Jun 24
5d+ ago
House for rent in Pottstown
313 Old Reading Pike #116, Pottstown, PA 19464
1 bed
0 baths
$275
House for rent
Available Jun 22
5d+ ago
House for rent in Pottstown
313 Old Reading Pike #112, Pottstown, PA 19464
1 bed
0 baths
$275
House for rent
Available Jun 22
5d+ ago
House for rent in Pottstown
313 Old Reading Pike #305, Pottstown, PA 19464
1 bed
0 baths
$300
House for rent
Available Jun 24
2d ago
644 Kline Ave, Pottstown, PA 19465
2 beds
1 bath
$2,195
House for rent
17h ago
Apartment for rent in Pottstown
Sheep Hill Rd #934, Pottstown, PA 19465
2 beds
2 baths
$2,000
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 17
3d ago
House for rent in Pottstown
770 River Rd, Pottstown, PA 19465
1 bed
1 bath
$2,000
House for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Pottstown
2 beds
1 bath
$2,250
$1,995
Price drop
Condo for rent
Available Jun 3
2d ago
644 Kline Ave, Pottstown, PA 19465
2 beds
1 bath
$2,195
House for rent
9h ago
782 Worth Blvd, Pottstown, PA 19465
2 beds
1 bath
$1,695–$1,800
Apartment for rent
17h ago
Apartment for rent in Pottstown
Sheep Hill Rd #934, Pottstown, PA 19465
2 beds
2 baths
$2,000
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 17
2d ago
863 Queen St, Pottstown, PA 19464
1 bed
1 bath
$1,250
Apartment for rent
22h ago
Verified
94 Hillside Dr, Pottstown, PA 19464
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,749–$2,030
Apartment for rent
9h ago
782 Worth Blvd, Pottstown, PA 19465
2 beds
1 bath
$1,695–$1,800
Apartment for rent
1d ago
19 N Washington St, Pottstown, PA 19464
Studio
1 bath
$850
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1138 E Schuylkill Rd, Pottstown, PA 19465
1 bed
1 bath
$1,200
Apartment for rent
17h ago
Townhouse for rent in Pottstown
409 Beech St #1, Pottstown, PA 19464
4 beds
1 bath
$1,995
House for rent
Available Jul 13
19h ago
65 King St, Pottstown, PA 19464
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,450–$1,575
Apartment for rent
23h ago
Townhouse for rent in Pottstown
356 1/2 Apple St #1, Pottstown, PA 19464
3 beds
1 bath
$1,800
House for rent
Available Jul 13
1d ago
366 Chestnut St, Pottstown, PA 19464
4 beds
1 bath
$1,950
Apartment for rent
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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 $1,515 per month as of July 4, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Pottstown?
Average rent prices in Pottstown have decreased by 12% over the last month and have increased by 1% since last year.
How does Pottstown rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Pottstown is 22% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $435 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 $61,000/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).