Rent comparison · HUD FY2026
Lancaster County vs Pennsylvania
How do Lancaster County and Pennsylvania rents compare? A side-by-side FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rent breakdown, studio through 4-bedroom.
- $1,220
- Lancaster County (1BR)
- $996
- Pennsylvania (1BR)
- +22%
- 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 Lancaster County is 22% more expensive than Pennsylvania at the HUD Fair Market Rent level ($1,220 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 | Lancaster County | Pennsylvania | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,102 | $900 | +$202 (+22%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,220 | $996 | +$224 (+22%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,526 | $1,225 | +$301 (+25%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,980 | $1,570 | +$410 (+26%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $2,020 | $1,744 | +$276 (+16%) |
vs US National Average
National average 1BR: $959. Lancaster County is 27% 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).