Jefferson County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Pennsylvania. Population: 44,326.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$671/mo
↑ 7.7% YoY
-25% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$768/mo
↑ 7.4% YoY
-20% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$973/mo
↑ 7.0% YoY
-17% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,197/mo
↑ 7.0% YoY
-22% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,379/mo
↑ 10.2% YoY
-21% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $623 | $671 | +$48 (+7.7%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $715 | $768 | +$53 (+7.4%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $909 | $973 | +$64 (+7.0%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,119 | $1,197 | +$78 (+7.0%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,251 | $1,379 | +$128 (+10.2%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$30,720
$2,560/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$38,920
$3,243/month gross
Other Counties in Pennsylvania
Bedford County
1 BR: $742/mo
Schuylkill County
1 BR: $786/mo
Lycoming County
1 BR: $995/mo
Susquehanna County
1 BR: $805/mo
Franklin County
1 BR: $1,119/mo
Adams County
1 BR: $1,099/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.