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Stroudsburg

Pop. 5,894·75th most expensive in Pennsylvania·Rental market data updated monthly for Stroudsburg, PA
Median rent (all units)
$1,668/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+0.7%
vs US Median
-$264
Reported rents
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Stroudsburg · $1,668
More affordable than 64% of US cities · National median $1,932/mo
Affordability
30% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,668/mo, rent takes about 30% of the local median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$67,000/yr
Local median income
$66,674/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Stroudsburg's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,110
1 BR
$1,140
2 BR
$1,490
3 BR
$1,960
4 BR+
$2,280
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,490/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,668 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: October 17, 2026

From the history

What the numbers show

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($66,674) is $1,667 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($1,490); a 3-bedroom is $1,960.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for Stroudsburg. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost
$20,016/yr
At $1,668/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Balanced Market
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, +0.7% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Stroudsburg, PA is majority renter-occupied, has a large retiree population, 29.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
5,894
Median income
$66,674
Median age
44.5
Renters
58%
Age distribution
15.3%
20.4%
25.8%
27.6%
Under 1815.3%
18–3420.4%
35–5425.8%
55–6410.9%
65+27.6%
Gender
51.9%
48.1%
Male51.9%
Female48.1%
Race & ethnicity
58.8%
22.1%
White58.8%
Black11.1%
Hispanic22.1%
Asian0.6%
Other7.4%
Education (25+)
13.9%
27.7%
29.4%
29.1%
No HS diploma13.9%
HS diploma27.7%
Some college29.4%
Bachelor's+29.1%
Housing tenure
42%
58%
Owner42%
Renter58%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Stroudsburg, PA has changed in 5 years

Income
$51,765 → $66,674
up 28.8%
Population
5,870 → 5,894
up 0.4%
Renter share
55.3% → 58%
+2.7 pts
Bachelor's+
27.7% → 29.1%
+1.4 pts
Median age
48.5 → 44.5
-4.0 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $51,765 to $66,674 across the same window, up 28.8% versus 2021. About 58% of households rent today, against 55.3% in 2021.

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At $1,668/mo, how Stroudsburg rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

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Stroudsburg rent by bedroom count

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

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About renting in Stroudsburg, PA

Last updated: October 17, 2026

The median rent in Stroudsburg is $1,668/mo as of October 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,110/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,490/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,140/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,960/mo.

At 30% of local median household income ($66,674/yr), Stroudsburg ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in Stroudsburg?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $67,000/year (about $32/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,668/mo in Stroudsburg. The local median household income is $66,674/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in Stroudsburg?

Rent in Stroudsburg has been roughly flat over the past year, a 0.0% change.

How does Stroudsburg rent compare to other cities in Pennsylvania?

Stroudsburg is in the middle among Pennsylvania cities for rent, ranking #75 of 161 tracked cities at $1,668/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Stroudsburg?

Nearby cities with lower median rent than Stroudsburg ($1,668/mo) include Bangor ($1,600/mo).
Income Affordability
30%
MODERATE

At $1,668/mo, rent takes ~30% of Stroudsburg's median household income ($66,674/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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State income tax3.07%
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