Average Rent in Montour County, PA↑ Rents rising 14.3% YoY
HUD FY2025 · Official government data · Updated annually · Metro pop. 18,079
Market Overview
Montour County, PA has rental prices ranging from $844/month to $2,040/month in 2025, depending on unit size. The typical 1-bedroom apartment rents for $1,000/month — 29% below the national average of $1,400/month. With a median household income of $72,926/year, spending $1,000/month on a 1-bedroom represents 16% of gross income — within the recommended 30% threshold.
How Montour County Compares
With an average 2-bedroom rent of $1,231/month, Montour County ranks #12 most expensive of the 51 cities tracked in Pennsylvania — pricier than 83% of all US cities in our data.
The Montour County Rental Market
The Montour County, PA area has a population of about 18,079 and 33% of households renting rather than owning. That is close to the US average renter share of ~34%.
Rent Trends
2-bedroom rents in Montour County, PA have risen by $154/month (14.3%) over the past year, from $1,077 to $1,231. This rate of increase is significant and reflects strong rental demand and limited housing supply in the local market.
Affordability
To afford a 1-bedroom apartment in Montour County, PA without exceeding the 30% housing cost guideline, a renter needs an annual income of approximately $40,000. The local median household income of $72,926 exceeds that threshold by $32,926, making Montour County relatively accessible compared to local wages.
Economy & Jobs
Montour County, PA has an unemployment rate of 2.9%, 1.0 percentage point 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 Montour County's neighborhoods. Among the highest-value areas are Mechanicsville ($299,680 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 Montour County, PA Affordable?
Income needed to rent or buy, price history, and how this city compares to nearby metros.
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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