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Arnold

Pop. 538·158th most expensive in Pennsylvania·One of the most affordable rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$950/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-3.4%
vs US Median
-$1,012
Falling (Monthly)
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Arnold · $950
More affordable than 98% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
25% of income
AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $950/mo, rent takes about 25% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$38,000/yr
Local median income
$45,417/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Arnold's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

1 BR
$258
2 BR
$918
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$918/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $950 market median above, and that is expected: FMR is the 40th percentile of standard-quality units and counts gross rent, so it includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash. The market median is asking rent, which usually excludes utilities. HUD sets FMR once a year; market rent here updates monthly.

Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents. Read the methodology →

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$11,400/yr
At $950/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 0.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -3.4% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Arnold, PA is majority renter-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 7.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
538
Median income
$45,417
Median age
27.8
Renters
87.1%
Age distribution
31%
20.1%
26.6%
18.2%
Under 1831%
18–3420.1%
35–5426.6%
55–644.1%
65+18.2%
Gender
58.4%
41.6%
Male58.4%
Female41.6%
Race & ethnicity
85.5%
White85.5%
Black8.6%
Other5.9%
Education (25+)
66.9%
13.9%
No HS diploma11.8%
HS diploma66.9%
Some college13.9%
Bachelor's+7.3%
Housing tenure
12.9%
87.1%
Owner12.9%
Renter87.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Arnold, PA has changed in 5 years

Income
$35,688 → $45,417
up 27.3%
Population
4,796 → 538
down 88.8%
Renter share
47.7% → 87.1%
+39.4 pts
Bachelor's+
17.2% → 7.3%
-9.9 pts
Median age
42.3 → 27.8
-14.5 yrs

Median household income climbed from $35,688 to $45,417 between 2021 and 2024, a 27.3% shift. Census counts show Arnold, PA losing about 4,258 residents over the five-year window, down 88.8% on net. The renter share has risen from 47.7% to 87.1%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 17.2% to 7.3% across the same window.

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Arnold rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Arnold. Click any size for full breakdown.

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About renting in Arnold, PA

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Arnold is $950/mo as of July 2026. a 2-bedroom runs $918/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $258/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($45,417/yr), Arnold ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Arnold an affordable city for renters?

Arnold is considered affordable for renters. At $950/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the local median household income ($45,417/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Arnold falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Arnold?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $38,000/year (~$18/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $950/mo in Arnold. The local median household income is $45,417/yr, meaning the typical Arnold household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Arnold?

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

How does Arnold rent compare to other cities in Pennsylvania?

Arnold is one of the more affordable cities in Pennsylvania for rent, ranking #158 out of 167 tracked cities at $950/mo.

What percentage of Arnold residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 87.1% of Arnold households are renters, while 12.9% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, Arnold has a strong rental market.

How does Arnold rent compare to the national average?

Arnold's median rent of $950/mo is $1,012 (52%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Pennsylvania, it ranks #158 out of 167 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
25%
AFFORDABLE

At $950/mo, rent takes ~25% of Arnold's median household income ($45,417/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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State income tax3.07%
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