Biggest seasonal rent swings in Pennsylvania
How far typical asking rents move between the cheapest and priciest month in Pennsylvania cities, from at least five years of Zillow data. Cities with 15,000+ residents.
Key findings
- Carlisle ranks first, with a swing of 2.7% between February and July.
- Across all 19 cities on this list, the median rent is $1,686/mo.
Data as of September 2026. Gap between the cheapest and priciest calendar month, from Zillow's unadjusted and seasonally adjusted rent indexes over five or more years. Updated monthly. Download this list (CSV)
Best value (RRS)Overheated (RRS)Most affordableMost expensiveRent fallingRent risingBest rent/incomeMost rent-burdenedRecord-high rentSeasonal swingsRent vs. income
19 cities
| Rank | City | Yearly swing | Cheapest month | Priciest month | Median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | CarlislePA | 2.7% | February | July | $1,391/mo |
| 02 | King of PrussiaPA | 2.2% | January | July | $2,234/mo |
| 03 | West ChesterPA | 1.9% | January | August | $2,277/mo |
| 04 | State CollegePA | 1.9% | February | June | $2,022/mo |
| 05 | BethlehemPA | 1.9% | December | August | $1,880/mo |
| 06 | YorkPA | 1.9% | November | July | $1,367/mo |
| 07 | LansdalePA | 1.7% | December | September | $1,969/mo |
| 08 | EastonPA | 1.7% | January | June | $1,838/mo |
| 09 | PhiladelphiaPA | 1.7% | December | June | $1,757/mo |
| 10 | ScrantonPA | 1.7% | March | October | $1,346/mo |
| 11 | NorristownPA | 1.6% | December | August | $1,785/mo |
| 12 | PittsburghPA | 1.6% | December | June | $1,569/mo |
| 13 | ReadingPA | 1.6% | January | September | $1,472/mo |
| 14 | JohnstownPA | 1.6% | June | March | $896/mo |
| 15 | EriePA | 1.5% | January | September | $1,098/mo |
| 16 | PhoenixvillePA | 1.4% | December | August | $2,048/mo |
| 17 | AllentownPA | 1.3% | December | July | $1,686/mo |
| 18 | LancasterPA | 1.2% | January | April | $1,564/mo |
| 19 | HarrisburgPA | 0.9% | February | September | $1,388/mo |