Pennsylvania Fair Market Rents 2026
HUD Fair Market Rent data for Pennsylvania (PA). Average 1-bedroom rent: $820/mo. Average 2-bedroom rent: $1,004/mo.
Avg 1BR Rent
$820/mo
Avg 2BR Rent
$1,004/mo
Median Income
$68,139
Tenant Rights
5/10
Rent is Generally Affordable
At the median income of $68,139/year, the 30% rule suggests spending up to $1,703/mo on rent. The average 2BR rent of $1,004/mo is within this threshold.
Renter Statistics
39.0% of households in Pennsylvania are renters.
Pennsylvania Metro Areas
| Metro Area | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | Vacancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erie | $457 | $553 | $668 | 8.3% |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington | $788 | $990 | $1,207 | 7.1% |
| Pittsburgh | $618 | $733 | $910 | 4.6% |
| Scranton-Wilkes-Barre | $482 | $590 | $729 | 8.3% |
Pennsylvania Counties - Fair Market Rents
| County | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | Income | Burden |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allegheny County | $920 | $1,161 | $1,464 | $1,704 | $74,830 | 23.5% |
| Montgomery County | $819 | $983 | $1,184 | $1,459 | $63,025 | 22.5% |
| Philadelphia County | $1,005 | $1,192 | $1,505 | $1,877 | $95,306 | 18.9% |
| Delaware County | $758 | $908 | $1,120 | $1,335 | $70,897 | 19.0% |
| Chester County | $706 | $840 | $1,009 | $1,296 | $60,045 | 20.2% |
| Bucks County | $807 | $983 | $1,211 | $1,534 | $71,036 | 20.5% |
| York County | $696 | $840 | $1,073 | $1,306 | $49,862 | 25.8% |
| Lancaster County | $696 | $884 | $1,085 | $1,384 | $68,141 | 19.1% |
| Johnson County | $537 | $649 | $779 | $1,008 | $41,385 | 22.6% |
| Dixon County | $609 | $750 | $937 | $1,153 | $59,748 | 18.8% |
| Wood County | $538 | $648 | $774 | $1,012 | $43,458 | 21.4% |
| Parker County | $666 | $820 | $1,005 | $1,257 | $51,030 | 23.6% |
| Mitchell County | $564 | $676 | $862 | $1,067 | $51,310 | 20.2% |
| Powell County | $537 | $644 | $777 | $974 | $39,550 | 23.6% |
| Shelby County | $538 | $643 | $760 | $1,015 | $51,977 | 17.5% |
| Butler County | $657 | $777 | $954 | $1,162 | $59,037 | 19.4% |
| Fayette County | $457 | $566 | $698 | $879 | $48,106 | 17.4% |
| Lake County | $618 | $783 | $951 | $1,157 | $60,323 | 18.9% |
| Adams County | $542 | $641 | $790 | $971 | $51,909 | 18.3% |
| Hart County | $527 | $672 | $833 | $1,009 | $39,561 | 25.3% |
| Reed County | $657 | $801 | $951 | $1,192 | $45,421 | 25.1% |
| Martin County | $639 | $754 | $941 | $1,120 | $58,660 | 19.2% |
| Northampton County | $625 | $755 | $914 | $1,141 | $63,533 | 17.3% |
| Hunt County | $567 | $695 | $863 | $1,036 | $44,481 | 23.3% |
| Polk County | $532 | $634 | $803 | $983 | $43,611 | 22.1% |
| Ellis County | $622 | $764 | $950 | $1,203 | $56,321 | 20.2% |
| Berks County | $621 | $751 | $925 | $1,178 | $61,069 | 18.2% |
| Stone County | $575 | $689 | $821 | $1,066 | $46,046 | 21.4% |
| Keith County | $623 | $799 | $968 | $1,190 | $63,951 | 18.2% |
| Baker County | $568 | $703 | $863 | $1,019 | $52,686 | 19.7% |
| Clark County | $560 | $698 | $861 | $1,064 | $55,983 | 18.5% |
| Sharp County | $499 | $595 | $710 | $911 | $37,823 | 22.5% |
| Harrison County | $452 | $549 | $676 | $840 | $43,545 | 18.6% |
| Marion County | $428 | $537 | $650 | $858 | $45,661 | 17.1% |
| Putnam County | $485 | $575 | $722 | $908 | $39,042 | 22.2% |
| Newton County | $560 | $695 | $839 | $1,110 | $50,962 | 19.8% |
| Lincoln County | $481 | $588 | $705 | $855 | $45,203 | 18.7% |
| Price County | $544 | $673 | $813 | $977 | $48,965 | 19.9% |
| Macon County | $518 | $656 | $807 | $970 | $57,150 | 16.9% |
| Wells County | $453 | $569 | $691 | $843 | $40,266 | 20.6% |
| Floyd County | $529 | $647 | $817 | $962 | $47,125 | 20.8% |
| Pike County | $616 | $771 | $931 | $1,202 | $59,837 | 18.7% |
| Quinn County | $523 | $650 | $789 | $960 | $48,186 | 19.6% |
| Lamar County | $623 | $736 | $921 | $1,171 | $51,069 | 21.6% |
| Henry County | $676 | $804 | $972 | $1,270 | $63,368 | 18.4% |
| Wayne County | $576 | $685 | $876 | $1,021 | $39,815 | 26.4% |
| Wilson County | $645 | $764 | $967 | $1,162 | $45,540 | 25.5% |
| Dauphin County | $503 | $626 | $800 | $908 | $42,651 | 22.5% |
| Todd County | $516 | $626 | $770 | $942 | $49,654 | 18.6% |
| Hamilton County | $501 | $627 | $785 | $925 | $53,612 | 17.6% |
| Cumberland County | $653 | $798 | $953 | $1,230 | $59,070 | 19.4% |
| Iredell County | $648 | $766 | $925 | $1,134 | $60,788 | 18.3% |
| Lewis County | $564 | $720 | $863 | $1,048 | $52,913 | 19.6% |
| Tyler County | $613 | $747 | $911 | $1,118 | $53,782 | 20.3% |
| Lehigh County | $512 | $633 | $766 | $919 | $36,471 | 25.2% |
| Smith County | $620 | $775 | $991 | $1,132 | $57,983 | 20.5% |
| Union County | $532 | $658 | $789 | $983 | $50,238 | 18.8% |
| Howard County | $544 | $646 | $787 | $976 | $40,172 | 23.5% |
| Luzerne County | $504 | $616 | $779 | $907 | $34,140 | 27.4% |
| Knox County | $559 | $691 | $861 | $1,105 | $52,893 | 19.5% |
| Fulton County | $562 | $701 | $845 | $1,095 | $44,008 | 23.0% |
| Warren County | $576 | $702 | $856 | $1,100 | $56,133 | 18.3% |
| Greene County | $459 | $586 | $744 | $865 | $43,403 | 20.6% |
| Davis County | $481 | $607 | $738 | $942 | $43,745 | 20.2% |
| Scott County | $572 | $695 | $824 | $1,011 | $52,171 | 19.0% |
| Rush County | $549 | $670 | $821 | $1,012 | $50,872 | 19.4% |
| King County | $523 | $656 | $828 | $1,012 | $53,625 | 18.5% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in Pennsylvania?
The 2026 statewide average rent in Pennsylvania is $820/mo for a 1-bedroom and $1,004/mo for a 2-bedroom.
What percentage of people rent in Pennsylvania?
Approximately 39.0% of households in Pennsylvania are renters.
How strong are tenant rights in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania has a tenant rights score of 5/10. This indicates moderate renter protections.