Rent in Pike County, PA at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,496$17,952 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,521 (+1.7%)How much rent can you afford in Pike 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 Pike 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 | $1,143 | $13,716 | $45,720 | $21.98/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,205 | $14,460 | $48,200 | $23.17/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,496 | $17,952 | $59,840 | $28.77/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,063 | $24,756 | $82,520 | $39.67/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,510 | $30,120 | $100,400 | $48.27/hr |
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Rent in Pike County, PA: common questions
How much is rent going up in Pike County, PA in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,521 for a two-bedroom, up 1.7% from $1,496. A one-bedroom goes from $1,205 to $1,266, a studio from $1,143 to $1,123.
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 Pike County, PA?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,205 for a one-bedroom and $1,496 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $17,952 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 Pike County, PA?
To keep a $1,496 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $28.77 an hour, or $59,840 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,205 takes $23.17 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Pike County, PA?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $1,143, one bedroom $1,205, two $1,496, three $2,063 and four $2,510 a month.
Is rent affordable in Pike County, PA?
For the typical household, earning $81,323 a year ($6,777 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,496 takes 22.1% 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: ($1,496 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $59,840. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $28.77 an hour.