Monroe County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Pennsylvania. Population: 168,128.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$1,085/mo
↓ 6.3% YoY
+22% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$1,165/mo
↓ 1.5% YoY
+21% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,529/mo
↓ 1.5% YoY
+30% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,974/mo
↓ 3.4% YoY
+29% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$2,203/mo
↓ 7.4% YoY
+25% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,158 | $1,085 | $-73 (-6.3%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,183 | $1,165 | $-18 (-1.5%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,552 | $1,529 | $-23 (-1.5%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $2,043 | $1,974 | $-69 (-3.4%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $2,379 | $2,203 | $-176 (-7.4%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$46,600
$3,883/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$61,160
$5,097/month gross
Other Counties in Pennsylvania
Schuylkill County
1 BR: $786/mo
Centre County
1 BR: $1,194/mo
Somerset County
1 BR: $835/mo
Bucks County
1 BR: $1,520/mo
Westmoreland County
1 BR: $1,077/mo
Butler County
1 BR: $1,077/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.