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Tobyhanna

·32nd most expensive in Pennsylvania·Rental market data updated monthly for Tobyhanna, PA
Median rent (all units)
$2,115/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-0.5%
vs US Median
+$150
Stable (Monthly)
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Tobyhanna · $2,115
More expensive than 65% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
35% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $2,115/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 Tobyhanna's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,440
1 BR
$1,470
2 BR
$1,930
3 BR
$2,540
4 BR+
$2,960
Research median
$1,930/mo

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

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$25,380/yr
At $2,115/mo median
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Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -0.5% MoM), not inventory.
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Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Tobyhanna is $2,115/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,440/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,930/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,470/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,540/mo.

At 35% of estimated US median household income ($72,000/yr), Tobyhanna 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 Tobyhanna an affordable city for renters?

Tobyhanna is considered moderate for renters. At $2,115/mo, rent takes approximately 35% of the US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Tobyhanna slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Tobyhanna?

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 $2,115/mo in Tobyhanna.

Is rent going up or down in Tobyhanna?

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

How does Tobyhanna rent compare to other cities in Pennsylvania?

Tobyhanna is one of the pricier cities in Pennsylvania for rent, ranking #32 out of 167 tracked cities at $2,115/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Tobyhanna?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Tobyhanna ($2,115/mo): Pittston ($1,119/mo), Scranton ($1,315/mo), Stroudsburg ($1,700/mo).

How does Tobyhanna rent compare to the national average?

Tobyhanna's median rent of $2,115/mo is $150 (8%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Pennsylvania, it ranks #32 out of 167 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
35%
MODERATE

At $2,115/mo, rent takes ~35% of US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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