Montgomery County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Pennsylvania. Population: 856,399.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$1,397/mo
↑ 1.8% YoY
+56% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$1,520/mo
↑ 0.5% YoY
+58% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,810/mo
↑ 0.4% YoY
+54% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$2,170/mo
↓ 0.0% YoY
+42% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$2,423/mo
↓ 1.8% YoY
+38% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,372 | $1,397 | +$25 (+1.8%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,512 | $1,520 | +$8 (+0.5%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,802 | $1,810 | +$8 (+0.4%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $2,171 | $2,170 | $-1 (-0.0%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $2,468 | $2,423 | $-45 (-1.8%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$60,800
$5,067/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$72,400
$6,033/month gross
Other Counties in Pennsylvania
Northampton County
1 BR: $1,341/mo
Cumberland County
1 BR: $1,212/mo
Erie County
1 BR: $945/mo
Armstrong County
1 BR: $767/mo
McKean County
1 BR: $832/mo
Northumberland County
1 BR: $843/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.