Average Rent in Clearfield County, PA↑ Rents rising 7.5% YoY🔻 Cheapest in PA
HUD FY2025 · Official government data · Updated annually · Metro pop. 78,902
Market Overview
Clearfield County, PA has rental prices ranging from $681/month to $1,252/month in 2025, depending on unit size. The typical 1-bedroom apartment rents for $729/month — 48% below the national average of $1,400/month. With a median household income of $60,181/year, spending $729/month on a 1-bedroom represents 15% of gross income — within the recommended 30% threshold.
How Clearfield County Compares
With an average 2-bedroom rent of $908/month, Clearfield County ranks #51 most expensive of the 51 cities tracked in Pennsylvania — more affordable than 69% of all US cities in our data.
The Clearfield County Rental Market
The Clearfield County, PA area has a population of about 78,902 and 22% of households renting rather than owning. That renter share runs below the US average of ~34%, a more homeowner-heavy market where rental inventory can be limited.
Rent Trends
2-bedroom rents in Clearfield County, PA have risen by $63/month (7.5%) over the past year, from $845 to $908. This modest growth is consistent with broader inflationary trends seen across US rental markets.
Affordability
To afford a 1-bedroom apartment in Clearfield County, PA without exceeding the 30% housing cost guideline, a renter needs an annual income of approximately $29,160. The local median household income of $60,181 exceeds that threshold by $31,021, making Clearfield County relatively accessible compared to local wages.
Economy & Jobs
Clearfield County, PA has an unemployment rate of 3.8%, 0.1 percentage points below the national average of 3.9%. Strong employment conditions typically sustain rental demand, as workers relocate to the area and local residents maintain stable housing.
Neighborhoods
Home values — and by extension rent levels — vary significantly across Clearfield County's neighborhoods. Among the highest-value areas are Plymptonville ($102,864 median home value), Chester Hill ($142,668 median home value), Treasure Lake ($271,548 median home value). Renters on a tighter budget may find better value in less central neighborhoods or in adjacent metros with lower overall rent levels.
Fair Market Rents
HUD FY2025Is Clearfield County, PA Affordable?
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Affordability Index(30% income rule)
Nearby Cities in PAlargest metros in the state
| City | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pike County | $1,270 | $1,279 | $1,657 | $2,152 | — |
| Pittsburgh | $998 | $1,068 | $1,280 | $1,632 | — |
| Allentown | $1,033 | $1,213 | $1,507 | $1,924 | — |
| Harrisburg | $953 | $1,114 | $1,371 | $1,763 | — |
| Scranton | $779 | $928 | $1,123 | $1,462 | — |
| Lancaster | $986 | $1,106 | $1,393 | $1,820 | — |
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