Rent in Ephrata, PA
A 2-bedroom in Ephrata, PA (ZIP 17522) typically rents for about $1,174 a month, with a range of $1,174–$1,553. Owner-occupied homes in Lancaster County pay about 1.32% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $841 | $841–$1,152 | 1 |
| 1 bed | $901 | $901–$1,256 | 1 |
| 2 beds | $1,174 | $1,174–$1,553 | 1 |
| 3 beds | $1,617 | $1,617–$1,978 | 1 |
| 4 beds | $1,424 | $1,424–$2,041 | 1 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
Ephrata ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Ephrata, PA?
- About $1,174 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,174–$1,553. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Ephrata, PA?
- About $901 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $901–$1,256. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Ephrata, PA?
- About $1,617 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,617–$1,978. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Ephrata, PA?
- About $841 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $841–$1,152. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Ephrata, PA?
- About $1,424 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,424–$2,041. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the property tax rate in Ephrata, PA?
- Owner-occupied homes in Lancaster County pay a typical 1.32% of their value a year (Census ACS, median taxes paid ÷ median home value, Dec 31, 2024). Investors often pay more after a purchase: the home is reassessed at the sale price and there is no homestead exemption.
- What is the current 30-year mortgage rate?
- The 30-year fixed rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these Ephrata rent figures come from?
- Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).