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Kingston

Pop. 13,397·99th most expensive in Pennsylvania·Kingston rents are up 16.1% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$1,476/mo
Year-over-Year
+16.1%
Month-over-Month
+1.0%
vs US Median
-$489
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Kingston · $1,476
More affordable than 77% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
32% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,476/mo, rent takes about 32% of the local median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$59,000/yr
Local median income
$55,347/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Kingston's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$780
1 BR
$930
2 BR
$1,130
3 BR
$1,470
4 BR+
$1,610
Research median
$1,130/mo

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

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$17,712/yr
At $1,476/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 16.1% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+16.1% YoY, +1.0% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Kingston, PA is roughly split between renters and owners, has a median income below the national average, 31.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
13,397
Median income
$55,347
Median age
37.9
Renters
47.5%
Age distribution
22.7%
23.5%
25.1%
18.6%
Under 1822.7%
18–3423.5%
35–5425.1%
55–6410%
65+18.6%
Gender
47.1%
52.9%
Male47.1%
Female52.9%
Race & ethnicity
78%
White78%
Black11.4%
Hispanic7.9%
Asian1.6%
Other1.2%
Education (25+)
27.4%
30.9%
31.7%
No HS diploma10.1%
HS diploma27.4%
Some college30.9%
Bachelor's+31.7%
Housing tenure
52.5%
47.5%
Owner52.5%
Renter47.5%

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

2023 vs 2026

How Kingston, PA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,212 → $1,476
up 21.8%
Income
$51,539 → $55,347
up 7.4%
Population
13,304 → 13,397
up 0.7%
Renter share
53.8% → 47.5%
-6.3 pts
Bachelor's+
31.7% → 31.7%
+0.0 pts

Compared with 2023, rent in Kingston, PA has increased by $264 per month, settling near $1,476 after starting the period at $1,212. On the earnings side, the typical household in Kingston, PA now reports about $55,347, up from $51,539 in 2021. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 14.4 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. About 47.5% of households rent today, against 53.8% in 2021. For context, the 2023 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and Kingston, PA reflects that arc in its own way.

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At $1,476/mo, how Kingston rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

By apartment size

Kingston rent by bedroom count

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

Local insights

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About renting in Kingston, PA

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Kingston is $1,476/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $780/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,130/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $930/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,470/mo.

At 32% of local median household income ($55,347/yr), Kingston ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 16.1% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Kingston an affordable city for renters?

Kingston is considered moderate for renters. At $1,476/mo, rent takes approximately 32% of the local median household income ($55,347/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Kingston slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Kingston?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $59,000/year (~$28/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,476/mo in Kingston. The local median household income is $55,347/yr, meaning the typical Kingston household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Kingston?

Rent in Kingston has increased 16.1% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Kingston rent compare to other cities in Pennsylvania?

Kingston is middle-of-the-pack for Pennsylvania for rent, ranking #99 out of 167 tracked cities at $1,476/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Kingston?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Kingston ($1,476/mo): Pittston ($1,119/mo), Scranton ($1,315/mo), Wilkes-Barre ($1,358/mo).

What percentage of Kingston residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 47.5% of Kingston households are renters, while 52.5% are owner-occupied. Kingston leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Kingston rent compare to the national average?

Kingston's median rent of $1,476/mo is $489 (25%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Pennsylvania, it ranks #99 out of 167 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
32%
MODERATE

At $1,476/mo, rent takes ~32% of Kingston's median household income ($55,347/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Kingston 32%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.07%
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