Rent comparison · HUD FY2026
Centre County vs Pennsylvania
How do Centre County and Pennsylvania rents compare? A side-by-side FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rent breakdown, studio through 4-bedroom.
- $1,194
- Centre County (1BR)
- $996
- Pennsylvania (1BR)
- +20%
- 1BR difference
Side-by-side FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rent comparison. Data from U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
A 1-bedroom in Centre County is 20% more expensive than Pennsylvania at the HUD Fair Market Rent level ($1,194 vs $996). Both figures are the 40th percentile of gross rents (utilities included, telephone excluded) set by HUD for the federal fiscal year 2026. Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in each area are set between 90% and 110% of these FMR numbers. Source: HUD Fair Market Rents.
How Do Rents Compare By Bedroom?
| Bedrooms | Centre County | Pennsylvania | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,187 | $900 | +$287 (+32%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,194 | $996 | +$198 (+20%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,406 | $1,225 | +$181 (+15%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,760 | $1,570 | +$190 (+12%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,862 | $1,744 | +$118 (+7%) |
vs US National Average
National average 1BR: $959. Centre County is 25% above the US average. Pennsylvania is 4% above.
Sources: HUD Fair Market Rents FY 2026. Population and median income from U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).