What is the average apartment size in Washington?

The average size for a Washington, Washington County, PA apartment is 735 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Washington?

As of Oct / 2025, the average rent in Washington is $929 per month, a 3.26% increase from last year’s average of $900.

What is the average apartment size in Washington?

The typical apartment in Washington offers about 735 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Washington, Washington County, PA Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Washington?

The typical rent budget in Washington ranges from to per month, with 90% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Washington?

In Washington, 55% of households rent while 45% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: November 18, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Washington is $929, a 3.26% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $900.

One-bedroom apartments provide 619 square feet for $787, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $986 offer 756 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,197 sq ft) for $1,189, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Washington, Washington County, PA

Last updated: November 18, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$929	735 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$787	619 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$986	756 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$1,189	1,197 sq. ft.

Washington, Washington County, PA rent trends

Rental prices in Washington, Washington County, PA have increased by 3.26% over the past year. The average rent moved from $900 to $929.

What's the typical rent budget in Washington, Washington County, PA?

The largest share of rentals in Washington, Washington County, PA (90%) fall between - per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Washington, Washington County, PA?

3,275 or 55% of the households in Washington, Washington County, PA are renter-occupied while 2,694 or 45% are owner-occupied.

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How Washington Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Philadelphia	$1,973
Pittsburgh	$1,796
Lehigh Valley	$1,794
Harrisburg	$1,392
Reading	$1,677
State College	$2,088
Allentown	$1,658
York	$1,508
Bethlehem	$1,869
Lancaster	$1,716
Bethel Park, PA	$1,440
Washington	$929

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Washington apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.