Rent in Indiana County, PA at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$981$11,772 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,014 (+3.4%)How much rent can you afford in Indiana 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 Indiana 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 | $763 | $9,156 | $30,520 | $14.67/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $851 | $10,212 | $34,040 | $16.37/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $981 | $11,772 | $39,240 | $18.87/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,329 | $15,948 | $53,160 | $25.56/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,510 | $18,120 | $60,400 | $29.04/hr |
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Rent in Indiana County, PA: common questions
How much is rent going up in Indiana County, PA in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,014 for a two-bedroom, up 3.4% from $981. A one-bedroom goes from $851 to $864, a studio from $763 to $738.
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 Indiana County, PA?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $851 for a one-bedroom and $981 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $11,772 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 Indiana County, PA?
To keep a $981 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $18.87 an hour, or $39,240 a year. A one-bedroom at $851 takes $16.37 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Indiana County, PA?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $763, one bedroom $851, two $981, three $1,329 and four $1,510 a month.
Is rent affordable in Indiana County, PA?
For the typical household, earning $60,208 a year ($5,017 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $981 takes 19.6% 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: ($981 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $39,240. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $18.87 an hour.