Rent in Allegheny County, PA at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,299$15,588 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,389 (+6.9%)How much rent can you afford in Allegheny County, PA?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
Rent in Allegheny County, PA by bedroom, and the pay it takes
Income needed keeps rent at 30% of gross pay; the hourly figure assumes one full-time job, 2,080 hours a year.
| Size | A month | A year | Income needed | Hourly wage needed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,001 | $12,012 | $40,040 | $19.25/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,077 | $12,924 | $43,080 | $20.71/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,299 | $15,588 | $51,960 | $24.98/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,661 | $19,932 | $66,440 | $31.94/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,789 | $21,468 | $71,560 | $34.40/hr |
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Rent in Allegheny County, PA: common questions
How much is rent going up in Allegheny County, PA in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,389 for a two-bedroom, up 6.9% from $1,299. A one-bedroom goes from $1,077 to $1,146, a studio from $1,001 to $1,075.
These are HUD's estimates of what a typical recently rented unit costs, used for housing vouchers. A landlord's increase on your lease follows your lease and your state's rules, not this figure.
What is the average rent in Allegheny County, PA?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,077 for a one-bedroom and $1,299 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $15,588 a year for the two-bedroom.
It is not an average of current listings. HUD sets it at the rent 40% of recent movers paid or less for a standard unit, so asking rents on newer places usually run higher.
How much do you need to make to afford rent in Allegheny County, PA?
To keep a $1,299 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $24.98 an hour, or $51,960 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,077 takes $20.71 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Allegheny County, PA?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $1,001, one bedroom $1,077, two $1,299, three $1,661 and four $1,789 a month.
Is rent affordable in Allegheny County, PA?
For the typical household, earning $78,548 a year ($6,546 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,299 takes 19.8% of income. Under 30% is the usual line for affordable; this is under it.
How is the income needed for rent worked out?
Rent for a year divided by 0.30, the share of gross income HUD treats as affordable: ($1,299 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $51,960. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $24.98 an hour.