Rent in Tower City, PA
A 2-bedroom in Tower City, PA (ZIP 17980) typically rents for about $933 a month, with a range of $825–$1,040. 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 | $730 | $730–$744 | 1 |
| 1 bed | $711 | $622–$800 | 1 |
| 2 beds | $933 | $825–$1,040 | 1 |
| 3 beds | $1,200 | $1,049–$1,350 | 1 |
| 4 beds | $1,292 | $1,183–$1,400 | 1 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026), Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
Tower City ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Tower City, PA?
- About $933 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $825–$1,040. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Tower City, PA?
- About $711 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $622–$800. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Tower City, PA?
- About $1,200 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,049–$1,350. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Tower City, PA?
- About $730 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $730–$744. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Tower City, PA?
- About $1,292 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,183–$1,400. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the property tax rate in Tower City, 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 Tower City rent figures come from?
- HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026), Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).