Average Rent in Huntingdon County, PA↑ Rents rising 7.5% YoY🔻 Cheapest in PA

Huntingdon County, PA has rental prices ranging from $714/month to $1,465/month in 2025, depending on unit size. The typical 1-bedroom apartment rents for $739/month — 47% below the national average of $1,400/month. With a median household income of $65,429/year, spending $739/month on a 1-bedroom represents 14% of gross income — within the recommended 30% threshold.

How Huntingdon County Compares

With an average 2-bedroom rent of $908/month, Huntingdon County ranks #51 most expensive of the 51 cities tracked in Pennsylvania — more affordable than 69% of all US cities in our data.

The Huntingdon County Rental Market

The Huntingdon County, PA area has a population of about 43,844 and 21% of households renting rather than owning. That renter share runs below the US average of ~34%, a more homeowner-heavy market where rental inventory can be limited.

Rent Trends

2-bedroom rents in Huntingdon County, PA have risen by $63/month (7.5%) over the past year, from $845 to $908. This modest growth is consistent with broader inflationary trends seen across US rental markets.

Affordability

To afford a 1-bedroom apartment in Huntingdon County, PA without exceeding the 30% housing cost guideline, a renter needs an annual income of approximately $29,560. The local median household income of $65,429 exceeds that threshold by $35,869, making Huntingdon County relatively accessible compared to local wages.

Economy & Jobs

Huntingdon County, PA has an unemployment rate of 4.1%, 0.2 percentage points above the national average of 3.9%. A higher unemployment rate can moderate rental demand over time, which may help keep rent growth in check compared to tighter job markets.

Neighborhoods

Home values — and by extension rent levels — vary significantly across Huntingdon County's neighborhoods. Among the highest-value areas are Marklesburg ($195,836 median home value), McConnellstown ($236,943 median home value). Renters on a tighter budget may find better value in less central neighborhoods or in adjacent metros with lower overall rent levels.

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