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Pottstown

Pop. 23,476·45th most expensive in Pennsylvania·Pottstown rents are up 41.1% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$1,980/mo
Year-over-Year
+41.1%
Month-over-Month
+1.3%
vs US Median
+$18
Rising (Monthly)
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Pottstown · $1,980
More expensive than 57% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Rent Reality Score
6/100
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Rents are 22% above what Pottstown's 10-year trend predicts — running hotter than its own history.

Actual rent
$1,980/mo
Expected by trend
$1,622/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,190
1 BR
$1,310
2 BR
$1,560
3 BR
$1,880
4 BR+
$2,140
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,560/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,980 market median above, and that is expected: FMR is the 40th percentile of standard-quality units and counts gross rent, so it includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash. The market median is asking rent, which usually excludes utilities. HUD sets FMR once a year; market rent here updates monthly.

Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents. Read the methodology →

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$23,760/yr
At $1,980/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 41.1% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+41.1% YoY, +1.3% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Pottstown, PA is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 21.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
23,476
Median income
$60,828
Median age
36.6
Renters
44.9%
Age distribution
24.8%
23%
24.5%
15.9%
Under 1824.8%
18–3423%
35–5424.5%
55–6411.9%
65+15.9%
Gender
48.9%
51.1%
Male48.9%
Female51.1%
Race & ethnicity
57.1%
23.1%
12.5%
White57.1%
Black23.1%
Hispanic12.5%
Asian3.3%
Other4%
Education (25+)
40.2%
27.2%
21.1%
No HS diploma11.4%
HS diploma40.2%
Some college27.2%
Bachelor's+21.1%
Housing tenure
55.1%
44.9%
Owner55.1%
Renter44.9%

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

2022 vs 2026

How Pottstown, PA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,292 → $1,980
up 53.3%
Income
$52,722 → $60,828
up 15.4%
Population
23,282 → 23,476
up 0.8%
Renter share
50.1% → 44.9%
-5.2 pts
Bachelor's+
20.3% → 21.1%
+0.8 pts
Median age
35.4 → 36.6
+1.2 yrs

Rent in Pottstown, PA has climbed 53.3% since 2022, going from about $1,292 per month to roughly $1,980 today. Census figures show median household income at $60,828 today, compared with $52,722 five years earlier. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 37.9 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. About 44.9% of households rent today, against 50.1% in 2021. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2022.

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Pottstown rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Pottstown. Click any size for full breakdown.

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About renting in Pottstown, PA

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Pottstown is $1,980/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,190/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,560/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,310/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,880/mo.

At 39% of local median household income ($60,828/yr), Pottstown ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 41.1% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Pottstown an affordable city for renters?

Pottstown is considered moderate for renters. At $1,980/mo, rent takes approximately 39% of the local median household income ($60,828/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Pottstown slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Pottstown?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $79,000/year (~$38/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,980/mo in Pottstown. The local median household income is $60,828/yr, meaning the typical Pottstown household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Pottstown?

Rent in Pottstown has increased 41.1% over the past year as of August 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Pottstown rent compare to other cities in Pennsylvania?

Pottstown is one of the pricier cities in Pennsylvania for rent, ranking #45 out of 169 tracked cities at $1,980/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Pottstown?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Pottstown ($1,980/mo): Boyertown ($1,401/mo), Douglassville ($1,605/mo), Spring City ($1,719/mo).

What percentage of Pottstown residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 44.9% of Pottstown households are renters, while 55.1% are owner-occupied. Pottstown leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Pottstown rent compare to the national average?

Pottstown's median rent of $1,980/mo is $18 (1%) above the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Pennsylvania, it ranks #45 out of 169 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
39%
MODERATE

At $1,980/mo, rent takes ~39% of Pottstown's median household income ($60,828/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Pottstown 39%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.07%
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