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Fogelsville

·26th most expensive in Pennsylvania·Rental market data updated monthly for Fogelsville, PA
Median rent (all units)
$2,126/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+7.0%
vs US Median
+$161
Rising (Monthly)
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Fogelsville · $2,126
More expensive than 66% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
35% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $2,126/mo, rent takes about 35% of the US median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$85,000/yr
US median income
$72,000/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Fogelsville's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,000
1 BR
$1,160
2 BR
$1,450
3 BR
$1,860
4 BR+
$1,950
Research median
$1,450/mo

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

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Last updated: May 18, 2026

Annual cost
$25,512/yr
At $2,126/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +7.0% MoM), not inventory.
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Last updated: May 18, 2026

The median rent in Fogelsville is $2,126/mo as of May 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,000/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,450/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,160/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,860/mo.

At 35% of estimated US median household income ($72,000/yr), Fogelsville ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

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Is Fogelsville an affordable city for renters?

Fogelsville is considered moderate for renters. At $2,126/mo, rent takes approximately 35% of the US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Fogelsville slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Fogelsville?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $85,000/year (~$41/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,126/mo in Fogelsville.

Is rent going up or down in Fogelsville?

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

How does Fogelsville rent compare to other cities in Pennsylvania?

Fogelsville is one of the pricier cities in Pennsylvania for rent, ranking #26 out of 165 tracked cities at $2,126/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Fogelsville?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Fogelsville ($2,126/mo): Emmaus ($1,662/mo), Allentown ($1,732/mo), Whitehall ($1,891/mo).

How does Fogelsville rent compare to the national average?

Fogelsville's median rent of $2,126/mo is $161 (8%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Pennsylvania, it ranks #26 out of 165 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
35%
MODERATE

At $2,126/mo, rent takes ~35% of US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Fogelsville 35%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.07%
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