Mercer County renters looking for the least expensive areas to rent should look for the areas towards the red end of the spectrum on the rent cost map. Those who don't mind paying for high-end and luxury apartments should seek out apartments in dark green areas.
On average, the cost of rent in Mercer County is about $917 per month. This puts it in the 85th percentile compared to the state average cost of rent, which is $890. Households in Mercer County have a median income of $6,549 per month so the average renter in Mercer County is spending roughly 14% of their earnings on housing.
Nationally, and in Mercer County, home values are the data point most closely correlated with the cost of rent. The median price of a home in Mercer County is $181,106 right now, which is lower than nearby counties, meaning that rents in Mercer County also tend to be lower versus these nearby counties.
Higher rent prices are common in the northeastern parts of Mercer County while lower rent rates are often available in southeastern areas.
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