Schuylkill County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Pennsylvania. Population: 143,201.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$727/mo
↑ 1.3% YoY
-19% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$786/mo
↑ 7.5% YoY
-18% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,030/mo
↑ 8.3% YoY
-12% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,341/mo
↑ 7.8% YoY
-12% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,409/mo
↑ 7.9% YoY
-20% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $718 | $727 | +$9 (+1.3%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $731 | $786 | +$55 (+7.5%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $951 | $1,030 | +$79 (+8.3%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,244 | $1,341 | +$97 (+7.8%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,306 | $1,409 | +$103 (+7.9%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$31,440
$2,620/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$41,200
$3,433/month gross
Other Counties in Pennsylvania
Carbon County
1 BR: $1,341/mo
Butler County
1 BR: $1,077/mo
Elk County
1 BR: $825/mo
Susquehanna County
1 BR: $805/mo
Monroe County
1 BR: $1,165/mo
Union County
1 BR: $913/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.