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Washington

Pop. 13,368·160th most expensive in Pennsylvania·Washington rents have dropped 15.8%, currently a renter's market
Median rent (all units)
$940/mo
Year-over-Year
-15.8%
Month-over-Month
-9.3%
vs US Median
-$1,025
Falling (Monthly)
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Washington · $940
More affordable than 99% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
85/100
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Rents are 18% below what Washington's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent
$940/mo
Expected by trend
$1,142/mo
The Rent Reality Score compares today's median rent to where Washington's own long-run trajectory projects it should be. See the full rankings →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$910
1 BR
$980
2 BR
$1,170
3 BR
$1,490
4 BR+
$1,610
Research median
$1,170/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
$11,280/yr
At $940/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 15.8% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-15.8% YoY, -9.3% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Washington, PA is majority renter-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 19% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
13,368
Median income
$52,975
Median age
39
Renters
55.4%
Age distribution
15.7%
29.7%
25.5%
13.7%
15.5%
Under 1815.7%
18–3429.7%
35–5425.5%
55–6413.7%
65+15.5%
Gender
49.2%
50.8%
Male49.2%
Female50.8%
Race & ethnicity
72%
15.1%
White72%
Black15.1%
Hispanic4%
Asian1.8%
Other7.1%
Education (25+)
43%
28.5%
19%
No HS diploma9.5%
HS diploma43%
Some college28.5%
Bachelor's+19%
Housing tenure
44.6%
55.4%
Owner44.6%
Renter55.4%

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

2022 vs 2026

How Washington, PA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$814 → $940
up 15.5%
Income
$45,049 → $52,975
up 17.6%
Population
13,322 → 13,368
up 0.3%
Renter share
54.2% → 55.4%
+1.2 pts
Bachelor's+
18.6% → 19%
+0.4 pts
Median age
36.5 → 39
+2.5 yrs

The median rent in Washington, PA stood at $814 in 2022 and currently runs about $940, reflecting a 15.5% increase over the period. Median household income rose from $45,049 to $52,975 between 2021 and 2024, a 17.6% shift. Taken together, the five-year picture in Washington, PA reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

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By apartment size

Washington rent by bedroom count

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

Local insights

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About renting in Washington, PA

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Washington is $940/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $910/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,170/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $980/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,490/mo.

At 21% of local median household income ($52,975/yr), Washington ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 15.8% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Washington an affordable city for renters?

Washington is considered very affordable for renters. At $940/mo, rent takes approximately 21% of the local median household income ($52,975/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Washington falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Washington?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $38,000/year (~$18/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $940/mo in Washington. The local median household income is $52,975/yr, meaning the typical Washington household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Washington?

Rent in Washington has decreased 15.8% over the past year as of July 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

How does Washington rent compare to other cities in Pennsylvania?

Washington is one of the more affordable cities in Pennsylvania for rent, ranking #160 out of 167 tracked cities at $940/mo.

What percentage of Washington residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 55.4% of Washington households are renters, while 44.6% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, Washington has a strong rental market.

How does Washington rent compare to the national average?

Washington's median rent of $940/mo is $1,025 (52%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Pennsylvania, it ranks #160 out of 167 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
21%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $940/mo, rent takes ~21% of Washington's median household income ($52,975/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Washington 21%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.07%
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