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Tobyhanna

·30th most expensive in Pennsylvania·Rental market data updated monthly for Tobyhanna, PA
Median rent (all units)
$2,138/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+1.8%
vs US Median
+$206
Reported rents
Rising (Monthly)
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Tobyhanna · $2,138
More expensive than 67% of US cities · National median $1,932/mo
Affordability
36% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $2,138/mo, rent takes about 36% of the US median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$86,000/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
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,930/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $2,138 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 →

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Last updated: September 25, 2026

Annual cost
$25,656/yr
At $2,138/mo median
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Rents are climbing (0.0% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +1.8% MoM), not inventory.
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Last updated: September 25, 2026

The median rent in Tobyhanna is $2,138/mo as of September 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 36% 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

Frequently asked questions

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 $86,000/year (about $41/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,138/mo in Tobyhanna.

Is rent going up or down in Tobyhanna?

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

How does Tobyhanna rent compare to other cities in Pennsylvania?

Tobyhanna is one of the pricier among Pennsylvania cities for rent, ranking #30 of 163 tracked cities at $2,138/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Tobyhanna?

Nearby cities with lower median rent than Tobyhanna ($2,138/mo) include Pittston ($1,245/mo), Scranton ($1,346/mo), and Stroudsburg ($1,668/mo).
Income Affordability
36%
MODERATE

At $2,138/mo, rent takes ~36% of US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Tobyhanna 36%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.07%
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