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Coatesville

Pop. 13,353·72nd most expensive in Pennsylvania·Rental market data updated monthly for Coatesville, PA
Median rent (all units)
$1,725/mo
Year-over-Year
-4.6%
Month-over-Month
-0.7%
vs US Median
-$240
Falling (Monthly)
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Coatesville · $1,725
More affordable than 59% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
67/100
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Rents are 8% below what Coatesville's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent
$1,725/mo
Expected by trend
$1,883/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,440
1 BR
$1,590
2 BR
$1,890
3 BR
$2,280
4 BR+
$2,590
Research median
$1,890/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$20,700/yr
At $1,725/mo median
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 4.6% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (-4.6% YoY, -0.7% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Coatesville, PA is majority renter-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 19.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
13,353
Median income
$59,256
Median age
35.7
Renters
60%
Age distribution
24.7%
24.6%
23.9%
14.7%
12.1%
Under 1824.7%
18–3424.6%
35–5423.9%
55–6414.7%
65+12.1%
Gender
46.8%
53.2%
Male46.8%
Female53.2%
Race & ethnicity
31.6%
32.7%
30.2%
White31.6%
Black32.7%
Hispanic30.2%
Asian0.8%
Other4.6%
Education (25+)
18%
41%
21.2%
19.8%
No HS diploma18%
HS diploma41%
Some college21.2%
Bachelor's+19.8%
Housing tenure
40%
60%
Owner40%
Renter60%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2023 vs 2026

How Coatesville, PA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,593 → $1,725
up 8.3%
Income
$51,130 → $59,256
up 15.9%
Population
13,306 → 13,353
up 0.4%
Renter share
62.1% → 60%
-2.1 pts
Bachelor's+
16.4% → 19.8%
+3.4 pts
Median age
32 → 35.7
+3.7 yrs

Five years ago, renters in Coatesville, PA paid around $1,593 a month. That figure now sits near $1,725, up 8.3% from the 2023 baseline. On the earnings side, the typical household in Coatesville, PA now reports about $59,256, up from $51,130 in 2021. With wages climbing faster than rent over the same window, renters here have a bit more breathing room than they did five years back. The renter share has eased from 62.1% to 60%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 16.4% to 19.8% across the same window. For context, the 2023 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and Coatesville, PA reflects that arc in its own way.

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About renting in Coatesville, PA

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Coatesville is $1,725/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,440/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,890/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,590/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,280/mo.

At 35% of local median household income ($59,256/yr), Coatesville ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 4.6% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Coatesville an affordable city for renters?

Coatesville is considered moderate for renters. At $1,725/mo, rent takes approximately 35% of the local median household income ($59,256/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Coatesville slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Coatesville?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $69,000/year (~$33/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,725/mo in Coatesville. The local median household income is $59,256/yr, meaning the typical Coatesville household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Coatesville?

Rent in Coatesville has decreased 4.6% over the past year as of July 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

How does Coatesville rent compare to other cities in Pennsylvania?

Coatesville is middle-of-the-pack for Pennsylvania for rent, ranking #72 out of 167 tracked cities at $1,725/mo.

What percentage of Coatesville residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 60% of Coatesville households are renters, while 40% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, Coatesville has a strong rental market.

How does Coatesville rent compare to the national average?

Coatesville's median rent of $1,725/mo is $240 (12%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Pennsylvania, it ranks #72 out of 167 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
35%
MODERATE

At $1,725/mo, rent takes ~35% of Coatesville's median household income ($59,256/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Coatesville 35%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.07%
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