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Rental Market Trends in Mercer, PA

Updated September 2026

The average rent in Mercer, PA is $1,003/month.

Rent in Mercer is 40% lower than the national average rent of $1,665/month, making this one of the less expensive cities statewide.

$1,003/month

Average Rent

735 Sq Ft

Average Size

+1%

Change / Year

4

Available Apartments

Mercer rent varies by unit size and layout:

  • Studio apartments in Mercer average per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Mercer average $1,003 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Mercer average $1,124 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Mercer average or more per month.

Average Rent by Home Type

Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,003/month
735 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,124/month
930 Sq Ft
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How much has average rent changed in Mercer, PA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1%, which averages out to $11 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time

September 2026

2025 2026
Market Trends Over Time

Rent Ranges in Mercer, PA

September 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Mercer, PA
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
100% $1,001 - $1,500/month
0% $1,501 - $2,000/month
0% Above $2,000/month

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Mercer, PA?

Because the average rent in Mercer is $1,003, you’ll want to make about $3,343 per month or $40,116 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

City

Mercer, PA

4 Available Apartments for Rent

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How does Mercer, PA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

Use the tool below to compare Mercer, PA to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.

Apartment Averages

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    Avg Rent: $779/month

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    West Middlesex

    Avg Rent: $855/month

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    Sharpsville

    Avg Rent: $736/month

  • Sharon

    Sharon

    Avg Rent: $763/month

Apartment Communities in Mercer We Think You'll Love

207 Cunningham St

207 Cunningham St

207 Cunningham St,
Mercer, PA 16137

2 Beds | $650

415 Oak Dr

415 Oak Dr

415 Oak Dr,
Mercer, PA 16137

2 Beds | $730

219 N Shenango St

219 N Shenango St

219 N Shenango St,
Mercer, PA 16137

2 Beds | $900

326 S East St

326 S East St

326 S East St,
Mercer, PA 16137

2 Beds | $735

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average rent in Mercer?

The average rent in Mercer is $1,003 per month, which is 39.8% lower than the national average of $1,665.

Are rents going up or down in Mercer?

Rents in Mercer, PA are increasing, with prices up 1.0% year-over-year and $11 more per month.

What rent range is most common in Mercer?

In Mercer, PA, 100% of apartments fall between $1,001 - $1,500/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.

United States Pennsylvania Mercer Rental Trends

Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in September 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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