Rent in Luzerne County, PA at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,252$15,024 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,363 (+8.9%)How much rent can you afford in Luzerne 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 Luzerne 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 | $863 | $10,356 | $34,520 | $16.60/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,028 | $12,336 | $41,120 | $19.77/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,252 | $15,024 | $50,080 | $24.08/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,631 | $19,572 | $65,240 | $31.37/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,766 | $21,192 | $70,640 | $33.96/hr |
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Rent in Luzerne County, PA: common questions
How much is rent going up in Luzerne County, PA in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,363 for a two-bedroom, up 8.9% from $1,252. A one-bedroom goes from $1,028 to $1,106, a studio from $863 to $949.
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 Luzerne County, PA?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,028 for a one-bedroom and $1,252 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $15,024 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 Luzerne County, PA?
To keep a $1,252 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $24.08 an hour, or $50,080 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,028 takes $19.77 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Luzerne County, PA?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $863, one bedroom $1,028, two $1,252, three $1,631 and four $1,766 a month.
Is rent affordable in Luzerne County, PA?
For the typical household, earning $63,691 a year ($5,308 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,252 takes 23.6% 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: ($1,252 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $50,080. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $24.08 an hour.