Last updated on October 1, 2026

Average rent in
Washington, PA

Median rent

Median rent in Washington

$1,150/mo

increased by27%

vs previous year

The average rent in Washington is $1,150 per month as of September 2026. This is 39% below the national average rent, or $750 less per month.

$1.65

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Washington

35

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Washington rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Washington, PA

Average rent prices in Washington have decreased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 27% 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 Washington, PA

Rent prices in Washington vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Washington is $950, whereas a house costs $1,687. 1-bedroom apartments in Washington run $950 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $995.

Listings

Studio

$799

19%

61%

1 bedroom

$975

8%

21%

2 bedroom

$1,100

3%

2%

3 bedroom

$1,895

6%

9%

4 bedroom

$3,950

21%

87%

Studio

Average rent

$799

Last 30 days

19%

Last year

61%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$975

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

21%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,100

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,895

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

9%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,950

Last 30 days

21%

Last year

87%

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

Compare median rent prices in Washington and Bethel by all bedroom counts and property types.

Washington

Median rent price$1,150
decreased by39%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,169
decreased by38%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Washington, PA is 2% lower than the median rent in Bethel, PA.

Discover rentals in Washington, PA

562-564 East Maiden St. - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.8

Very good

562-564 East Maiden St.

562 562 - 564 East Maiden St., Washington, PA 15301

1–2 beds

1 bath

$725

Landmark Building - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

7.9

Very good

Landmark Building

598 E Maiden St, Washington, PA 15301

2 beds

1 bath

$795

North Ave Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

14h ago

8.8

Very good

North Ave Apartments

275 North Ave, Washington, PA 15301

2–3 beds

1 bath

$925–$975

1040 Allison Ave #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Washington

ResidentialLease, City of Washington, PA

1040 Allison Ave #1, Washington, PA 15301

2 beds

1 bath

$925

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Frequently asked questions for Washington, PA

Quick answers to common questions about the Washington rental market.

How much is rent in Washington?

The average rent in Washington is $1,150 per month as of September 26, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Washington?

Average rent prices in Washington have decreased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 27% since last year.

How does Washington rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Washington is 39% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $750 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Washington?

To comfortably afford rent in Washington, you'd need to earn approximately $46,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

January offers the best rental pricing in Washington, with rents running approximately 12% lower than December rates. This seasonal pattern creates meaningful savings opportunities for renters who can time their apartment search for winter months.

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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