Rent comparison · HUD FY2026

Indiana County vs Pennsylvania

How do Indiana County and Pennsylvania rents compare? A side-by-side FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rent breakdown, studio through 4-bedroom.

$851
Indiana County (1BR)
$996
Pennsylvania (1BR)
−15%
1BR difference

Side-by-side FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rent comparison. Data from U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

County
Indiana County
$851/mo 1BR
Population: 83,394
State
Pennsylvania
$996/mo 1BR

A 1-bedroom in Indiana County is 15% cheaper than Pennsylvania at the HUD Fair Market Rent level ($851 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 Indiana County Pennsylvania Difference
Studio $763 $900 −$137 (-15%)
1 Bedroom $851 $996 −$145 (-15%)
2 Bedroom $981 $1,225 −$244 (-20%)
3 Bedroom $1,329 $1,570 −$241 (-15%)
4 Bedroom $1,510 $1,744 −$234 (-13%)

vs US National Average

National average 1BR: $959. Indiana County is 11% 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).