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Sayre, PA

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A charming borough with historic character and natural beauty

Suburban Historic Scenic Affordable Charming Quaint Mountain Views

Located just south of the Pennsylvania-New York border, Sayre is a tranquil small community draped in historic charm and natural beauty. Sayre was officially incorporated as a borough in 1891 and its historic character lives on to this day. Sayre boasts a broad range of historic homes in various architectural stylings, with plenty of options for those looking to rent in the borough.

Sayre offers an array of dining options, from familiar chain restaurants on Elmira Street to local eateries on Desmond Street. Outdoor recreation abounds at Howard Elmer Park, Riverfront Park, and the Susquehanna and Chemung rivers. Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital is one of the borough’s largest employers, affording many residents short commutes. Getting around from Sayre is simple with access to I-86 and U.S. 220.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Sayre, PA is $780 for one bedroom, $1,007 for two bedrooms, and $1,098 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Sayre has increased by 0.8% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$780/month
535 Sq Ft
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Transportation

38

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

41

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Snyder Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-6

468 Students

4
out of 10

Sayre Area High School

Public

Grades 7-12

435 Students

4
out of 10

Sayre Area High School

Public

Grades 7-12

435 Students

4
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Two Rivers State Park Recreation Area
  • Maple Hill State Forest

Airports

  • Elmira/Corning Regional

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.