Last updated on October 24, 2026

Average rent in
Pottsville, PA

Median rent

Median rent in Pottsville

$1,250/mo

increased by25%

vs previous year

The average rent in Pottsville is $1,250 per month as of October 2026. This is 34% below the national average rent, or $650 less per month.

$0.84

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Pottsville

23

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Pottsville rentals at each price point

90%68%45%23%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Pottsville, PA

Average rent prices in Pottsville have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 25% 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 Pottsville, PA

Rent prices in Pottsville vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Pottsville is $1,100, whereas a house costs $1,300. 1-bedroom apartments in Pottsville run $1,000 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,080.

Listings

Studio

$650

26%

-

1 bedroom

$1,000

No Change

11%

2 bedroom

$1,200

4%

23%

3 bedroom

$1,265

4%

3%

4 bedroom

$1,500

No Change

11%

Studio

Average rent

$650

Last 30 days

26%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,000

Last year

11%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,200

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

23%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,265

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

Last year

11%

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

Compare median rent prices in Pottsville and Bernville by all bedroom counts and property types.

Pottsville

Median rent price$1,250
decreased by34%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,695
decreased by11%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Pottsville, PA is 26% lower than the median rent in Bernville, PA.

Discover rentals in Pottsville, PA

112 N Lake Rd #NA - Photo 1 of 1

8h ago

House for rent in Pottsville

112 N Lake Rd #NA, Pottsville, PA 17901

4 beds

1.5 baths

$1,000

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.
1715 W Market St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Apartment for rent in Pottsville

3 beds

1 bath

$1,000

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.
706 Mahantongo St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Quinntown apartment for rent in Pottsville

2/ 3 Bedroom Apartment in Historic Downtown Pottsville

706 Mahantongo St #2, Pottsville, PA 17901

3 beds

1 bath

$1,100

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.
243 Pierce St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Bunker Hill house for rent in Pottsville

3 beds

1.5 baths

$1,100

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.

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Frequently asked questions for Pottsville, PA

Quick answers to common questions about the Pottsville rental market.

How much is rent in Pottsville?

The average rent in Pottsville is $1,250 per month as of October 17, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Pottsville?

Average rent prices in Pottsville have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 25% since last year.

How does Pottsville rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Pottsville is 34% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $650 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Pottsville?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Pottsville are Greenwood Hill ($1,100/mo), Fishbach ($1,100/mo), and Morrisville ($1,175/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Pottsville?

To comfortably afford rent in Pottsville, you'd need to earn approximately $50,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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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