Rent in Tamaqua, PA
A 2-bedroom in Tamaqua, PA (ZIP 18252) typically rents for about $837 a month, with a range of $837–$1,068. Owner-occupied homes in Schuylkill County pay about 1.40% 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 | $744 | $744 | 1 |
| 1 bed | $807 | $807–$816 | 1 |
| 2 beds | $837 | $837–$1,068 | 1 |
| 3 beds | $1,147 | $1,147–$1,392 | 1 |
| 4 beds | $1,600 | $1,443–$1,600 | 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).
Tamaqua ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Tamaqua, PA?
- About $837 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $837–$1,068. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Tamaqua, PA?
- About $807 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $807–$816. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Tamaqua, PA?
- About $1,147 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,147–$1,392. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Tamaqua, PA?
- About $744 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $744. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Tamaqua, PA?
- About $1,600 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,443–$1,600. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the property tax rate in Tamaqua, PA?
- Owner-occupied homes in Schuylkill County pay a typical 1.40% 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 Tamaqua rent figures come from?
- Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).