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Average Rent in Pike County, PA🔺 Most expensive in PA

HUD FY2025 · Official government data · Updated annually · Metro pop. 19,756,722

Data review: HUD FY2025Sources: HUD, Zillow, CensusMethodologyEditorial standardsReport a correction

Market Overview

Pike County, PA has rental prices ranging from $1,270/month to $2,755/month in 2025, depending on unit size. The typical 1-bedroom apartment rents for $1,279/month — 9% below the national average of $1,400/month. With a median household income of $97,334/year, spending $1,279/month on a 1-bedroom represents 16% of gross income — within the recommended 30% threshold.

How Pike County Compares

With an average 2-bedroom rent of $1,657/month, Pike County ranks #1 most expensive of the 51 cities tracked in Pennsylvania — pricier than 95% of all US cities in our data.

The Pike County Rental Market

The Pike County, PA area has a population of about 19,756,722 and 49% of households renting rather than owning. That renter share runs above the US average of ~34%, pointing to a competitive rental market where vacancies clear quickly and rents are less negotiable.

Rent Trends

2-bedroom rents in Pike County, PA have risen by $8/month (0.5%) over the past year, from $1,649 to $1,657. Rents have remained relatively stable year over year, indicating a balanced rental market in the area.

Affordability

To afford a 1-bedroom apartment in Pike County, PA without exceeding the 30% housing cost guideline, a renter needs an annual income of approximately $51,160. The local median household income of $97,334 exceeds that threshold by $46,174, making Pike County relatively accessible compared to local wages.

Fair Market Rents

HUD FY2025
Studio
$1,270
Affordable
1 Bedroom
$1,279
Affordable
2 Bedrooms
$1,657
0.5% YoY
Affordable
3 Bedrooms
$2,152
Affordable
4 Bedrooms
$2,755
Average
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Affordability Index(30% income rule)

To rent a 2BR
$66,280/year
Local median income: $97,334
To buy a median home
/year
US national median: $75,000
💡 Based on a 2BR rent of $1,657/month and 20% down on a home at 7% rate.

Nearby Cities in PAlargest metros in the state

CityStudio1BR2BR3BRHome Value
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
York$953$1,076$1,342$1,818

Rent or Buy in Pike County?

Break-even analysis and mortgage estimates based on local market data.

Should I Rent or Buy?

Break-even analysis using real Pike County data

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Home Value
$350,000
2BR Rent
$1,657/mo
Mortgage Rate
7%
Monthly P&I
$1,863/mo
🏠 Buy

Buying breaks even after 1 year — worth it if you stay 1+ years.

Total monthly buy cost: $2,577/movs rent: $1,657/mo
Estimates only. Excludes HOA, PMI (if <20% down), closing costs, and tax benefits. Assumes 5% return on invested down payment.

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