Berks County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Pennsylvania. Population: 428,483.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$1,086/mo
↑ 17.0% YoY
+22% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$1,237/mo
↑ 15.1% YoY
+29% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,575/mo
↑ 16.4% YoY
+34% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,937/mo
↑ 14.7% YoY
+27% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$2,085/mo
↑ 16.2% YoY
+19% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $928 | $1,086 | +$158 (+17.0%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,075 | $1,237 | +$162 (+15.1%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,353 | $1,575 | +$222 (+16.4%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,689 | $1,937 | +$248 (+14.7%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,794 | $2,085 | +$291 (+16.2%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$49,480
$4,123/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$63,000
$5,250/month gross
Other Counties in Pennsylvania
McKean County
1 BR: $832/mo
Huntingdon County
1 BR: $833/mo
Lehigh County
1 BR: $1,341/mo
Forest County
1 BR: $888/mo
Cameron County
1 BR: $748/mo
Dauphin County
1 BR: $1,212/mo
Data source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, FY 2026 Fair Market Rents. Fair Market Rents represent the 40th percentile of gross rents for standard quality units in each area.