Pittsburgh is the highest-scoring rental market in Pennsylvania, with a Star Score of 71/100 and a gross yield of 7.7% on a typical home value of $228,201 (September 2026 data). 8 Pennsylvania metros rank among the top US markets tracked.
| # | Market | Home value | Rent/mo | Yield | Star Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pittsburgh | $228,201 | $1,467 | 7.7% | 71 |
| 2 | Scranton | $233,948 | $1,362 | 7.0% | 71 |
| 3 | Erie | $222,048 | $1,126 | 6.1% | 67 |
| 4 | Reading | $310,920 | $1,551 | 6.0% | 56 |
| 5 | Allentown | $363,366 | $1,841 | 6.1% | 52 |
| 6 | Harrisburg | $306,578 | $1,481 | 5.8% | 52 |
| 7 | Philadelphia | $386,048 | $1,903 | 5.9% | 48 |
| 8 | York | $309,136 | $1,380 | 5.4% | 43 |