Question 1

What is the average rent in Pennsylvania?

Accepted Answer

Based on current listings across 5 markets, the average rent in Pennsylvania is $1,397/mo. Prices vary significantly by city — Pittsburgh averages $1,596/mo while Erie averages $1,223/mo.

Question 2

What is the cheapest city to rent in Pennsylvania?

Accepted Answer

Among the markets RentLemon covers in Pennsylvania, Erie has the lowest average rent at $1,223/mo. Prices and availability vary by neighborhood within each city.

Question 3

How does rent in Erie compare to Pittsburgh?

Accepted Answer

Rent in Pittsburgh averages $1,596/mo compared to $1,223/mo in Erie — a difference of about $373/mo for a typical unit. Neighborhood, unit size, and condition all affect the final price.

Question 4

Which cities in Pennsylvania does RentLemon cover?

Accepted Answer

RentLemon currently covers 5 rental markets in Pennsylvania: Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, Harrisburg, Erie, and State College. We add new markets as we collect enough listing data to score them accurately.

Question 5

How does RentLemon calculate fair rent in Pennsylvania?

Accepted Answer

RentLemon compares each listing against nearby rentals of the same size and condition, then adjusts for neighborhood using HUD Small Area Fair Market Rent data. The result is a score that tells you whether a listing is a great deal, fair, or overpriced relative to the local market.

Rental markets in Pennsylvania

Pittsburgh, PA

Philadelphia, PA

Harrisburg, PA

Erie, PA

State College, PA

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