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Albrightsville

Pop. 85·6th most expensive in Pennsylvania·One of the pricier rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$2,495/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
Stable
vs US Median
+$530
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Albrightsville · $2,495
More expensive than 81% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
42% of income
STRETCHED
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $2,495/mo, rent takes about 42% of the US median household income, well above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$100,000/yr
US median income
$72,000/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Albrightsville's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,100
1 BR
$1,250
2 BR
$1,570
3 BR
$2,020
4 BR+
$2,150
Research median
$1,570/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: March 14, 2026

Annual cost
$29,940/yr
At $2,495/mo median
Rent Market Meter
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +0.0% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Albrightsville, PA is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 8.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
85
Median age
54.7
Age distribution
22.4%
38.8%
36.5%
Under 182.4%
18–3422.4%
35–5438.8%
65+36.5%
Gender
54.1%
45.9%
Male54.1%
Female45.9%
Race & ethnicity
95.3%
White95.3%
Black2.4%
Hispanic1.2%
Asian1.2%
Education (25+)
41.3%
50%
HS diploma41.3%
Some college50%
Bachelor's+8.8%
Housing tenure
100%
Owner100%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Albrightsville, PA has changed in 5 years

Population
205 → 85
down 58.5%
Renter share
34.8% → 0%
-34.8 pts
Bachelor's+
0% → 8.8%
+8.8 pts
Median age
46.5 → 54.7
+8.2 yrs

The population has contracted by 58.5% since 2021, moving from about 205 residents to roughly 85. Renters now make up 0% of households, compared with 34.8% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 8.8% of adults here, versus 0% in 2021.

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Albrightsville rent by bedroom count

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About renting in Albrightsville, PA

Last updated: March 14, 2026

The median rent in Albrightsville is $2,495/mo as of March 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,100/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,570/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,250/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,020/mo.

At 42% of estimated US median household income ($72,000/yr), Albrightsville ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Albrightsville an affordable city for renters?

Albrightsville is considered stretched for renters. At $2,495/mo, rent takes approximately 42% of the US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Albrightsville significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

How much income do you need to rent in Albrightsville?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $100,000/year (~$48/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,495/mo in Albrightsville.

Is rent going up or down in Albrightsville?

Rent in Albrightsville has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of March 2026.

How does Albrightsville rent compare to other cities in Pennsylvania?

Albrightsville is one of the pricier cities in Pennsylvania for rent, ranking #6 out of 187 tracked cities at $2,495/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Albrightsville?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Albrightsville ($2,495/mo): Wilkes-Barre ($1,358/mo), Stroudsburg ($1,700/mo), Northampton ($1,812/mo).

How does Albrightsville rent compare to the national average?

Albrightsville's median rent of $2,495/mo is $530 (27%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Pennsylvania, it ranks #6 out of 187 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
42%
STRETCHED

At $2,495/mo, rent takes ~42% of US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Albrightsville 42%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.07%
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