What is the median rent in Leesport, PA?
The median gross rent in Leesport, PA is $978 (±$111) a month, according to the US Census Bureau’s 2020–2024 American Community Survey.
That is across 174 rented homes; gross rent is the contract rent plus the utilities and fuels a renter pays separately.
In Leesport, the median gross rent went from $945 in 2015–2019 to $978 in 2020–2024 (+3.5%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose more slowly than prices: a measurable decrease after inflation.
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $978 (±$111)
- Rented homes
- 174 (±48)
- $2,000 or more
- 1.7%
- Since 2015–2019
- +3.5%
How much rent costs in Leesport
| Monthly gross rent | Leesport | Berks County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $500 | 0.0% (±17.0 points) | 7.6% | 8.3% | 6.3% |
| $500 to $999 | 54.6% (±20.2 points) | 26.0% | 26.4% | 20.2% |
| $1,000 to $1,499 | 34.5% (±17.1 points) | 38.1% | 32.9% | 28.1% |
| $1,500 to $1,999 | 9.2% (±8.3 points) | 21.0% | 19.3% | 21.1% |
| $2,000 to $2,499 | 1.7% (±2.8 points) | 5.0% | 7.7% | 12.0% |
| $2,500 to $2,999 | 0.0% (±17.0 points) | 0.9% | 2.6% | 5.5% |
| $3,000 or more | 0.0% (±17.0 points) | 1.3% | 2.8% | 6.8% |
The most common range is $500 to $999, paid by 54.6% of renting households.
1.7% of rented homes in Leesport cost $2,000 or more a month.
Leesport against Berks County, its state and the nation
| Leesport | Berks County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median gross rent | $978 (±$111) | $1,181 (±$20) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
| Rented homes paying rent | 174 (±48) | 44,931 (±1,190) | 1,530,443 (±10,042) | 42,849,984 |
In Leesport, median gross rent is lower than in Berks County ($1,181).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania ($1,209).
It is lower than the national figure ($1,413).
In Berks County, Leesport ranks 61 of 69 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median gross rent.
Statewide, it ranks 1091 of 2,369.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How rent in Leesport has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median gross rent | $945 (±$111) | $978 (±$111) | +3.5% | Down after inflation |
| Households that rent | 26.4% (±5.3 points) | 23.0% (±6.1 points) | −3.4 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% (±11.8 points) | 0.0% (±16.2 points) | 0.0 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Median gross rent in places near Leesport
| Place | Distance | Median gross rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leesport | — | $978 (±$111) | — |
| Ontelaunee Township | 1.6 mi | $1,114 (±$43) | Higher |
| Temple | 3.4 mi | $1,382 (±$893) | Not measurably different |
| Centerport | 3.5 mi | $988 (±$407) | Not measurably different |
| Bern Township | 3.6 mi | $1,620 (±$698) | Not measurably different |
| Riverview Park | 3.7 mi | $1,446 (±$512) | Not measurably different |
| Shoemakersville | 3.8 mi | $1,146 (±$105) | Higher |
| South Temple | 3.9 mi | $1,739 (±$45) | Higher |
| Muhlenberg Township | 4.1 mi | $1,492 (±$193) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Ontelaunee Township, PA ($1,114), Shoemakersville, PA ($1,146), South Temple, PA ($1,739).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median gross rent across Berks County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median gross rent |
|---|---|---|
| 55 | Reading | $1,067 (±$32) |
| 56 | New Morgan | $1,063 (±$459) |
| 57 | Upper Bern Township | $1,060 (±$153) |
| 58 | Windsor Township (Berks County) | $1,021 (±$163) |
| 59 | Mohnton | $999 (±$278) |
| 60 | Centerport | $988 (±$407) |
| 61 | Leesport | $978 (±$111) |
| 62 | Lyons | $975 (±$394) |
| 63 | Mount Penn | $953 (±$254) |
| 64 | North Heidelberg Township | $950 (±$197) |
| 65 | Robeson Township | $942 (±$65) |
| 66 | Heidelberg Township (Berks County) | $893 (±$149) |
| 67 (tie) | District Township | $880 (±$189) |
Showing 13 of 69 places in Berks County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Leesport
What is the average rent in Leesport, PA?
The Census Bureau publishes the median rather than the average: the median gross rent in Leesport is $978 (±$111) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey), so half of renting households pay less and half pay more.
How much has rent gone up in Leesport?
In Leesport, the median gross rent went from $945 in 2015–2019 to $978 in 2020–2024 (+3.5%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose more slowly than prices: a measurable decrease after inflation.
How many rentals in Leesport cost more than $2,000 a month?
1.7% of rented homes in Leesport have a gross rent of $2,000 or more a month, and 0.0% cost less than $500.
Is rent in Leesport higher than in Berks County?
In Leesport, median gross rent is lower than in Berks County ($1,181).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania ($1,209).
It is lower than the national figure ($1,413).
Is this the rent for an apartment listed today?
No: these are rents households reported paying across 2020–2024, not asking rents for vacant homes, which usually run higher.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Leesport borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Leesport borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Leesport borough, Pennsylvania
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Leesport borough, Pennsylvania (place:42352, in state:42).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B25064_001E, B25064_001M, DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0005E, DP04_0005M from the 2019 release.
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DP04_0134E, DP04_0134M, DP04_0126E, DP04_0126M, DP04_0127PE, DP04_0127PM, DP04_0128PE, DP04_0128PM, DP04_0129PE, DP04_0129PM, DP04_0130PE, DP04_0130PM, DP04_0131PE, DP04_0131PM, DP04_0132PE, DP04_0132PM, DP04_0133PE, DP04_0133PM
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Figures last updated on .
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