Columbia County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Pennsylvania. Population: 64,924.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$786/mo
↑ 7.7% YoY
-12% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$941/mo
↑ 8.0% YoY
-2% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,140/mo
↑ 7.0% YoY
-3% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,367/mo
↑ 6.5% YoY
-10% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,572/mo
↑ 4.5% YoY
-10% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $730 | $786 | +$56 (+7.7%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $871 | $941 | +$70 (+8.0%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,065 | $1,140 | +$75 (+7.0%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,283 | $1,367 | +$84 (+6.5%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,505 | $1,572 | +$67 (+4.5%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$37,640
$3,137/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$45,600
$3,800/month gross
Other Counties in Pennsylvania
Monroe County
1 BR: $1,165/mo
Tioga County
1 BR: $826/mo
Blair County
1 BR: $948/mo
Clarion County
1 BR: $762/mo
Clinton County
1 BR: $775/mo
Philadelphia County
1 BR: $1,520/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.