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Latrobe

Pop. 7,977·160th most expensive in Pennsylvania·Latrobe rents are up 8.2% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$987/mo
Year-over-Year
+8.2%
Month-over-Month
-2.4%
vs US Median
-$975
Falling (Monthly)
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Latrobe · $987
More affordable than 98% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
21% of income
VERY AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $987/mo, rent takes about 21% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$39,000/yr
Local median income
$56,318/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Latrobe's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$890
1 BR
$950
2 BR
$1,140
3 BR
$1,450
4 BR+
$1,570
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,140/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $987 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 →

Rent trends

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$11,844/yr
At $987/mo median
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Based on rent-price momentum (+8.2% YoY, -2.4% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Latrobe, PA is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 25.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
7,977
Median income
$56,318
Median age
41.1
Renters
30.5%
Age distribution
18.7%
25%
21.5%
13.1%
21.7%
Under 1818.7%
18–3425%
35–5421.5%
55–6413.1%
65+21.7%
Gender
47.1%
52.9%
Male47.1%
Female52.9%
Race & ethnicity
91%
White91%
Black1.2%
Asian0.7%
Other7%
Education (25+)
40.2%
30.9%
25.2%
No HS diploma3.7%
HS diploma40.2%
Some college30.9%
Bachelor's+25.2%
Housing tenure
69.5%
30.5%
Owner69.5%
Renter30.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Latrobe, PA has changed in 5 years

Income
$56,014 → $56,318
up 0.5%
Population
8,058 → 7,977
down 1.0%
Renter share
33.6% → 30.5%
-3.1 pts
Bachelor's+
26.1% → 25.2%
-0.9 pts
Median age
43.3 → 41.1
-2.2 yrs

Median household income rose from $56,014 to $56,318 between 2021 and 2024, a 0.5% shift. The population has contracted by 1.0% since 2021, moving from about 8,058 residents to roughly 7,977. Renters now make up 30.5% of households, compared with 33.6% five years ago.

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By apartment size

Latrobe rent by bedroom count

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

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Latrobe is $987/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $890/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,140/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $950/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,450/mo.

At 21% of local median household income ($56,318/yr), Latrobe ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 8.2% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Latrobe an affordable city for renters?

Latrobe is considered very affordable for renters. At $987/mo, rent takes approximately 21% of the local median household income ($56,318/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Latrobe falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Latrobe?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $39,000/year (~$19/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $987/mo in Latrobe. The local median household income is $56,318/yr, meaning the typical Latrobe household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Latrobe?

Rent in Latrobe has increased 8.2% over the past year as of August 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Latrobe rent compare to other cities in Pennsylvania?

Latrobe is one of the more affordable cities in Pennsylvania for rent, ranking #160 out of 169 tracked cities at $987/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Latrobe?

Vandergrift is nearby and more affordable at $850/mo, which is $137 less than Latrobe.

What percentage of Latrobe residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 30.5% of Latrobe households are renters, while 69.5% are owner-occupied. Latrobe leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Latrobe rent compare to the national average?

Latrobe's median rent of $987/mo is $975 (50%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Pennsylvania, it ranks #160 out of 169 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
21%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $987/mo, rent takes ~21% of Latrobe's median household income ($56,318/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Latrobe 21%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.07%
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