Average Rent in Pottsville, PA and Rent Price Trends

Rent trends in Pottsville, PA

Average rent prices in Pottsville have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 9% 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 $1,200, whereas a house costs $1,377. 1-bedroom apartments in Pottsville run $1,000 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,200.


Studio	$650	24%	-
1 bedroom	$1,000	4%	21%
2 bedroom	$1,172	2%	2%
3 bedroom	$1,300	2%	13%
4 bedroom	$1,500	2%	17%

		Listings
Bunker Hill	$1,250
Center City	$1,100
Cottage Hill	$1,300
Fishbach	$1,275
Greenwood Hill	$1,200
Guinea Hill	$1,050
Lawton's Hill	$1,250
Mount Hope	$1,250
Quinntown	$1,250
Yorktowne	$1,250


Apartments	$1,200	5%	No Change
Condos	$1,137	22%	-
Houses	$1,377	4%	No Change
Rooms	$1,050	11%	-

Studio

Average rent

$650

Last 30 days

24%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,000

Last 30 days

Last year

21%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,172

Last 30 days

Last year

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,300

Last 30 days

Last year

13%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

Last year

17%

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$1,300

33%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,695

13%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Pottsville, PA is 23% lower than the median rent in Bernville, PA.

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Discover rentals in Pottsville, PA

5d+ ago

Lawton's Hill house for rent in Pottsville

End Row Home 3 Bed 2 Bath in Pottsville

514 E Norwegian St, Pottsville, PA 17901

3 beds

2 baths

$1,100

House for rent

Available Dec 4

5d+ ago

Quinntown house for rent in Pottsville

721 W Market St, Pottsville, PA 17901

5 beds

1 bath

$1,200

House for rent

5d+ ago

Greenwood Hill townhouse for rent in Pottsville

TOWNHOME - Other - POTTSVILLE, PA

426 Adams St, Pottsville, PA 17901

3 beds

1 bath

$1,250

House for rent

5d+ ago

Bunker Hill house for rent in Pottsville

243 Pierce St, Pottsville, PA 17901

3 beds

1.5 baths

$1,275

House for rent

5d+ ago

Lawton's Hill house for rent in Pottsville

517 E Arch St, Pottsville, PA 17901

4 beds

1 bath

$1,325

House for rent

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Pottsville

3 beds

1 bath

$1,395

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

Guinea Hill townhouse for rent in Pottsville

TOWNHOME - Other - POTTSVILLE, PA

321 N 3rd St, Pottsville, PA 17901

4 beds

1.5 baths

$1,400

House for rent

5d+ ago

Quinntown condo for rent in Pottsville

Everything inside is brand new kitchen bathroom flooring

1324 W Norwegian St #1, Pottsville, PA 17901

3 beds

1 bath

$1,550

Condo for rent

Available Jun 3

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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 $1,300 per month as of June 6, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Pottsville?

Average rent prices in Pottsville have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 9% since last year.

How does Pottsville rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Pottsville is 33% 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 Guinea Hill ($1,050/mo), Center City ($1,100/mo), and Greenwood Hill ($1,200/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Pottsville?

To comfortably afford rent in Pottsville, you'd need to earn approximately $52,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Pottsville?

Center City serves as Pottsville's most established rental area, representing 15% of the city's rental market with 1-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,550 per month. For renters seeking vibrant social connections, Lawton's Hill, Mount Hope, Greenwood Hill, and Fishbach offer strong community appeal with high walk scores and well-developed street infrastructure. Pet owners will find excellent options in Guinea Hill, Mount Hope, Jalappa, and Greenwood Hill, which provide dedicated outdoor spaces, dog parks, and pet-friendly amenities.

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).