Lancaster County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Pennsylvania. Population: 553,202.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$1,102/mo
↑ 11.8% YoY
+23% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$1,220/mo
↑ 10.3% YoY
+27% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,526/mo
↑ 9.5% YoY
+30% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,980/mo
↑ 8.8% YoY
+30% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$2,020/mo
↑ 9.4% YoY
+15% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $986 | $1,102 | +$116 (+11.8%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,106 | $1,220 | +$114 (+10.3%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,393 | $1,526 | +$133 (+9.5%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,820 | $1,980 | +$160 (+8.8%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,847 | $2,020 | +$173 (+9.4%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$48,800
$4,067/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$61,040
$5,087/month gross
Other Counties in Pennsylvania
Clinton County
1 BR: $775/mo
McKean County
1 BR: $832/mo
Washington County
1 BR: $1,077/mo
Lawrence County
1 BR: $780/mo
Columbia County
1 BR: $941/mo
Carbon County
1 BR: $1,341/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.