Average Rent in Gettysburg, PA↑ Rents rising 5.1% YoY

Gettysburg, PA has rental prices ranging from $898/month to $1,849/month in 2025, depending on unit size. The typical 1-bedroom apartment rents for $1,041/month — 26% below the national average of $1,400/month. With a median household income of $81,071/year, spending $1,041/month on a 1-bedroom represents 15% of gross income — within the recommended 30% threshold.

How Gettysburg Compares

With an average 2-bedroom rent of $1,289/month, Gettysburg ranks #9 most expensive of the 51 cities tracked in Pennsylvania — pricier than 86% of all US cities in our data.

The Gettysburg Rental Market

The Gettysburg, PA area has a population of about 105,183 and 21% of households renting rather than owning. That renter share runs below the US average of ~34%, a more homeowner-heavy market where rental inventory can be limited.

Rent Trends

2-bedroom rents in Gettysburg, PA have risen by $63/month (5.1%) over the past year, from $1,226 to $1,289. This modest growth is consistent with broader inflationary trends seen across US rental markets.

Affordability

To afford a 1-bedroom apartment in Gettysburg, PA without exceeding the 30% housing cost guideline, a renter needs an annual income of approximately $41,640. The local median household income of $81,071 exceeds that threshold by $39,431, making Gettysburg relatively accessible compared to local wages.

Rent vs. Buy

The median home value in Gettysburg, PA is $374,348, giving a price-to-rent ratio of 24.2. With a break-even horizon of approximately 24 years, renting is likely the more financially prudent option for most residents unless they plan to stay long-term.

Neighborhoods

Home values — and by extension rent levels — vary significantly across Gettysburg's neighborhoods. Among the highest-value areas are Lake Heritage ($396,972 median home value). Renters on a tighter budget may find better value in less central neighborhoods or in adjacent metros with lower overall rent levels.

Is Gettysburg, PA Affordable?

Income needed to rent or buy, price history, and how this city compares to nearby metros.

Rent or Buy in Gettysburg?

Break-even analysis and mortgage estimates based on local market data.

Living in Gettysburg

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