Butler County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Pennsylvania. Population: 194,562.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$1,001/mo
↑ 0.3% YoY
+12% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$1,077/mo
↑ 0.8% YoY
+12% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,299/mo
↑ 1.5% YoY
+11% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,661/mo
↑ 1.8% YoY
+9% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,789/mo
↑ 1.7% YoY
+2% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $998 | $1,001 | +$3 (+0.3%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,068 | $1,077 | +$9 (+0.8%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,280 | $1,299 | +$19 (+1.5%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,632 | $1,661 | +$29 (+1.8%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,759 | $1,789 | +$30 (+1.7%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$43,080
$3,590/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$51,960
$4,330/month gross
Other Counties in Pennsylvania
Mercer County
1 BR: $792/mo
Somerset County
1 BR: $835/mo
Centre County
1 BR: $1,194/mo
Lackawanna County
1 BR: $1,028/mo
Dauphin County
1 BR: $1,212/mo
Cambria County
1 BR: $846/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.