Rent comparison · HUD FY2026
Erie County vs Pennsylvania
How do Erie County and Pennsylvania rents compare? A side-by-side FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rent breakdown, studio through 4-bedroom.
- $945
- Erie County (1BR)
- $996
- Pennsylvania (1BR)
- −5%
- 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 Erie County is 5% cheaper than Pennsylvania at the HUD Fair Market Rent level ($945 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 | Erie County | Pennsylvania | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $836 | $900 | −$64 (-7%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $945 | $996 | −$51 (-5%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,212 | $1,225 | −$13 (-1%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,499 | $1,570 | −$71 (-5%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,683 | $1,744 | −$61 (-3%) |
vs US National Average
National average 1BR: $959. Erie County is 1% below 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).