Bedroom count
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Last updated on October 10, 2026
Average rent in
Pottstown, PA
Average rent in
Last updated on October 10, 2026
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Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Pottstown rent stands today
Pottstown, PA rent slipped 3.1% year over year, with a current median of $1,550/month. Renters today are paying $105 less per month on average than last year, even as the market has climbed 5.9% month over month in October 2026.
Compared to national trends
Pottstown sits 18.4% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, offering a smaller market with 75 total rentals and a lower price per square foot of $1.34.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios and 2-bedrooms in Pottstown both rent around $1,550/month, while 1-bedrooms are lower at $1,170/month and 3-bedrooms and larger units reach $2,000 to $2,100/month. The rental inventory is mostly apartments and houses, but this takeaway focuses on bedroom rent differences.
Median rent
Median rent in Pottstown
$1,550/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in Pottstown is $1,550 per month as of October 2026. This is 18% below the national average rent, or $350 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Pottstown
75
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Pottstown rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Pottstown, PA
Average rent prices in Pottstown have increased by 6% over the last month and have decreased by 3% 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 $1,400, whereas a house costs $2,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Pottstown run $1,275 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,495.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,550 | 10% |  64% | |
1 bedroom | $1,170 | 4% | 17% | |
2 bedroom | $1,550 | 1% | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $2,000 | 2% | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $2,100 | No Change | 16% |
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 | $1,400 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,450 | 13% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,000 | 2% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,084 | 2% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,550
Last 30 days
10%
Last year
64%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,170
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
17%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,550
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,100
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
16%
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
$1,400
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$1,450
Last 30 days
13%
Houses
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
2%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,084
Last 30 days
2%
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
18%lower than the national median
21%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Pottstown, PA is 33% lower than the median rent in Collegeville, PA.
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5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Pottstown
255 Gay Street ##C1, Pottstown, PA 19464
2 beds
1 bath
$1,295
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 Oct 7
4d ago
4 E 4th St, Pottstown, PA 19464
2 beds
1 bath
$1,375
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
1d ago
255 Gay St, Pottstown, PA 19464
2 beds
1 bath
$1,395
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
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Pottstown
2 beds
2 baths
$1,395
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 10
5d+ ago
House for rent in Pottstown
188 Pixie Moss Rd, Pottstown, PA 19464
4 beds
2.5 baths
$3,900
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
Townhouse for rent in Pottstown
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,995
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
2d ago
1490 Chestnut Hill Rd, Pottstown, PA 19465
3 beds
2 baths
$2,850
Price droppedFees 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
4d ago
Townhouse for rent in Pottstown
85 N Savanna Dr, Pottstown, PA 19465
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,800
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
1d ago
644 Kline Ave, Pottstown, PA 19465
2 beds
1 bath
$2,295
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
55m ago
782 Worth Blvd, Pottstown, PA 19465
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,495–$1,995
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
1d ago
56 S Charlotte St, Pottstown, PA 19464
2 beds
1 bath
$1,530
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
4d ago
24 Coolidge Ave, Pottstown, PA 19464
1 bed
1 bath
$1,500
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 Oct 10
4d ago
Verified
206 E Schuylkill Rd, Pottstown, PA 19465
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,299–$1,799
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
55m ago
Verified
94 Hillside Dr, Pottstown, PA 19464
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,634–$1,915
Price droppedAdditional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
1d ago
56 S Charlotte St, Pottstown, PA 19464
2 beds
1 bath
$1,530
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
2d ago
1138 E Schuylkill Rd, Pottstown, PA 19465
1 bed
1 bath
$1,375
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
94 Hillside Dr, Pottstown, PA 19464
2 beds
1 bath
$1,634–$1,915
Price droppedAdditional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
206 E Schuylkill Rd, Pottstown, PA 19465
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,299–$1,799
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
55m ago
366 Chestnut St, Pottstown, PA 19464
4 beds
1 bath
$1,900
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
10h ago
1 W 3rd St, Pottstown, PA 19464
3 beds
2 baths
$1,695
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
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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 October 3, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Pottstown?
Average rent prices in Pottstown have increased by 6% over the last month and have decreased by 3% since last year.
How does Pottstown rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Pottstown is 18% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $350 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?
October offers the lowest rents in Pottstown, running about 7% below December prices, making fall the ideal time for budget-conscious apartment hunting.
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).