Rent in Schuylkill County, PA at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,030$12,360 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,068 (+3.7%)How much rent can you afford in Schuylkill 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 Schuylkill 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 | $727 | $8,724 | $29,080 | $13.98/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $786 | $9,432 | $31,440 | $15.12/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,030 | $12,360 | $41,200 | $19.81/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,341 | $16,092 | $53,640 | $25.79/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,409 | $16,908 | $56,360 | $27.10/hr |
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Rent in Schuylkill County, PA: common questions
How much is rent going up in Schuylkill County, PA in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,068 for a two-bedroom, up 3.7% from $1,030. A one-bedroom goes from $786 to $816, a studio from $727 to $744.
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 Schuylkill County, PA?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $786 for a one-bedroom and $1,030 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $12,360 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 Schuylkill County, PA?
To keep a $1,030 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $19.81 an hour, or $41,200 a year. A one-bedroom at $786 takes $15.12 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Schuylkill County, PA?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $727, one bedroom $786, two $1,030, three $1,341 and four $1,409 a month.
Is rent affordable in Schuylkill County, PA?
For the typical household, earning $68,313 a year ($5,693 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,030 takes 18.1% 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: ($1,030 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $41,200. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $19.81 an hour.