What is the average apartment size in Hanover?

The average size for a Hanover, PA apartment is 1,020 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Hanover?

As of Jan / 2026, the average rent in Hanover is $1,629 per month, a 7.77% increase from last years average of $1,511.

What is the average apartment size in Hanover?

The typical apartment in Hanover offers about 1,020 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Hanover, PA Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Hanover?

The typical rent budget in Hanover ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 50% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Hanover?

In Hanover, 44% of households rent while 56% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: February 20, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Hanover is $1,629, a 7.77% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,511.

One-bedroom apartments provide 761 square feet for $1,402, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,589 offer 994 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,168 sq ft) for $1,765, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Hanover, PA

Last updated: February 20, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,629	1,020 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,402	761 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,589	994 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$1,765	1,168 sq. ft.

Hanover, PA rent trends

Rental prices in Hanover, PA have increased by 7.77% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,511 to $1,629.

What's the typical rent budget in Hanover, PA?

The largest share of rentals in Hanover, PA (50%) fall between $1,501-$2,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Hanover, PA?

3,190 or 44% of the households in Hanover, PA are renter-occupied while 4,099 or 56% are owner-occupied.

How Hanover Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Hanover	$1,629
Philadelphia	$1,982
Pittsburgh	$1,786
Lehigh Valley	$1,776
Harrisburg	$1,397
Reading	$1,668
Allentown	$1,633
State College	$2,148
Mechanicsburg	$1,539
Bethlehem	$1,869
Chambersburg	$1,576
Gettysburg, PA	$1,657

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Hanover apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.