Last updated on September 9, 2026

Average rent in
Pottsville, PA

Median rent

Median rent in Pottsville

$1,285/mo

increased by7%

vs previous year

The average rent in Pottsville is $1,285 per month as of September 2026. This is 32% below the national average rent, or $615 less per month.

$0.80

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Pottsville

27

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Pottsville rentals at each price point

80%60%40%20%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 4% over the last month and have increased by 7% 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 $1,222, whereas a house costs $1,437. 1-bedroom apartments in Pottsville run $995 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,275.

Listings

Studio

$875

24%

-

1 bedroom

$995

2%

18%

2 bedroom

$1,275

4%

20%

3 bedroom

$1,475

2%

9%

4 bedroom

$1,200

6%

30%

Studio

Average rent

$875

Last 30 days

24%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$995

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

18%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,275

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

20%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,475

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

9%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,200

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

30%

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$1,285
decreased by32%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,600
decreased by16%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Pottsville, PA is 20% lower than the median rent in Bernville, PA.

Discover rentals in Pottsville, PA

413 Mauch Chunk St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Greenwood Hill apartment for rent in Pottsville

2 beds

1.5 baths

$1,195

$1,075

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 22

Norwegian Manor - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

Norwegian Manor

20 S 23rd St, Pottsville, PA 17901

2 beds

1 bath

$1,100

Apartment for rent

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

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 1

243 Pierce St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Bunker Hill house for rent in Pottsville

House for rent

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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 $1,285 per month as of September 5, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Pottsville?

Average rent prices in Pottsville have decreased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 7% since last year.

How does Pottsville rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Pottsville is 32% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $615 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Pottsville?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Pottsville are Quinntown ($1,050/mo), Fishbach ($1,050/mo), and Guinea Hill ($1,100/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Pottsville?

To comfortably afford rent in Pottsville, you'd need to earn approximately $51,000/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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