Luzerne County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Pennsylvania. Population: 325,396.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$863/mo
↑ 10.8% YoY
-3% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$1,028/mo
↑ 10.8% YoY
+7% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,252/mo
↑ 11.5% YoY
+7% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,631/mo
↑ 11.6% YoY
+7% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,766/mo
↑ 10.7% YoY
+1% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $779 | $863 | +$84 (+10.8%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $928 | $1,028 | +$100 (+10.8%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,123 | $1,252 | +$129 (+11.5%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,462 | $1,631 | +$169 (+11.6%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,596 | $1,766 | +$170 (+10.7%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$41,120
$3,427/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$50,080
$4,173/month gross
Other Counties in Pennsylvania
Wyoming County
1 BR: $1,028/mo
Snyder County
1 BR: $894/mo
Susquehanna County
1 BR: $805/mo
Union County
1 BR: $913/mo
Montgomery County
1 BR: $1,520/mo
Perry 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.