Last updated on August 25, 2026

Average rent in
Pottstown, PA

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Pottstown rent stands today

    Pottstown, PA rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,598/month. Month over month, rents slipped 1.9% as the market cooled recently.

  • Pottstown sits 17.0% more affordable than the $1,925/month national median, offering a more accessible rental market with 72 total rentals available across the city.

  • Price ranges

    Studio rents in Pottstown run around $1,450/month, 1-bedrooms at $1,200/month, 2-bedrooms at $1,580/month, 3-bedrooms at $2,000/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $2,200/month. This range reflects the variety of bedroom sizes available to renters.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    The Studio segment in Pottstown saw a YoY increase of 45.4%, diverging from the citywide flat trend. This rise indicates strong demand or changing conditions specifically for smaller units.

Median rent

Median rent in Pottstown

$1,597/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in Pottstown is $1,597 per month as of August 2026. This is 17% below the national average rent, or $327 less per month.

$1.65

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Pottstown

72

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Pottstown rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%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 decreased by 2% 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 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 $1,200 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,500.

Listings

Studio

$1,450

43%

56%

1 bedroom

$1,200

4%

10%

2 bedroom

$1,580

No Change

3%

3 bedroom

$1,999

1%

3%

4 bedroom

$2,200

No Change

11%

Studio

Average rent

$1,450

Last 30 days

43%

Last year

56%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,200

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

10%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,580

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,999

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

11%

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$1,597
decreased by17%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,960
increased by2%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Pottstown, PA is 18% lower than the median rent in Collegeville, PA.

Discover rentals in Pottstown, PA

313 Old Reading Pike #110 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Pottstown

Its nice cozy room in Pottstown - $300 week and $300 deposit

313 Old Reading Pike #110, Pottstown, PA 19464

1 bed

0 baths

$300

House for rent

Available Jun 24

206 Manatawny St #A4 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Pottstown

2 beds

1 bath

$1,200

Apartment for rent

Available May 30

529 King St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Pottstown

2 beds

1.5 baths

$1,295

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 10

332 Chestnut St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Pottstown

2 beds

1 bath

$1,450

$1,350

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 18

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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 $1,597 per month as of August 22, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Pottstown?

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

How does Pottstown rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Pottstown is 17% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $327 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 $64,000/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).

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