Average Rent in Venango County, PA↑ Rents rising 7.5% YoY🔻 Cheapest in PA
HUD FY2025 · Official government data · Updated annually · Metro pop. 50,096
Market Overview
Venango County, PA has rental prices ranging from $623/month to $1,305/month in 2025, depending on unit size. The typical 1-bedroom apartment rents for $692/month — 51% below the national average of $1,400/month. With a median household income of $61,626/year, spending $692/month on a 1-bedroom represents 13% of gross income — within the recommended 30% threshold.
How Venango County Compares
With an average 2-bedroom rent of $908/month, Venango County ranks #51 most expensive of the 51 cities tracked in Pennsylvania — more affordable than 69% of all US cities in our data.
The Venango County Rental Market
The Venango County, PA area has a population of about 50,096 and 24% 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 Venango 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 Venango County, PA without exceeding the 30% housing cost guideline, a renter needs an annual income of approximately $27,680. The local median household income of $61,626 exceeds that threshold by $33,946, making Venango County relatively accessible compared to local wages.
Economy & Jobs
Venango County, PA has an unemployment rate of 4.0%, 0.1 percentage points above the national average of 3.9%. A higher unemployment rate can moderate rental demand over time, which may help keep rent growth in check compared to tighter job markets.
Neighborhoods
Home values — and by extension rent levels — vary significantly across Venango County's neighborhoods. Among the highest-value areas are Woodland Heights ($120,604 median home value), Hasson Heights ($154,741 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
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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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