Average Rent in Pike County, PA🔺 Most expensive in PA
HUD FY2025 · Official government data · Updated annually · Metro pop. 19,756,722
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 FY2025Is Pike 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
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