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Rental Market Trends in Pottstown, PA

What is the average rent in Pottstown, PA?

$1,278/month

Average Rent

694 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-1.1%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of February 2026, the average rent in Pottstown, PA is $1,278 per month. This is 21% lower than the national average rent of $1,626/month, making renting in Pottstown more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Pottstown, you can expect to pay about $922 per month for a studio, $1,278 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,537 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,931 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$922/month
456 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,278/month
694 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,537/month
890 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,931/month
1,375 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,569/month
364 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,982/month
921 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,317/month
1,365 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Pottstown, PA?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 1.1%, which averages out to $13 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated February 2026
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2025 2026
Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Pottstown, PA
Last Updated February 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Pottstown, PA
Percentage*
Rent Range
4% Below $700/month
19% $700 - $1,000/month
63% $1,001 - $1,500/month
15% $1,501 - $2,000/month
0% Above $2,000/month

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Pottstown, PA?

Because the average rent in Pottstown is $1,278, you’ll want to make about $4,260 per month or $51,120 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

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$1,310 - $1,660 Total Monthly Price

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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 2026.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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