Somerset County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Pennsylvania. Population: 73,802.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$830/mo
↑ 6.0% YoY
-7% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$835/mo
↑ 6.0% YoY
-13% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$973/mo
↑ 7.2% YoY
-17% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,307/mo
↑ 6.5% YoY
-14% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,469/mo
↑ 11.3% YoY
-16% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $783 | $830 | +$47 (+6.0%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $788 | $835 | +$47 (+6.0%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $908 | $973 | +$65 (+7.2%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,227 | $1,307 | +$80 (+6.5%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,320 | $1,469 | +$149 (+11.3%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$33,400
$2,783/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$38,920
$3,243/month gross
Other Counties in Pennsylvania
Montgomery County
1 BR: $1,520/mo
Huntingdon County
1 BR: $833/mo
Cambria County
1 BR: $846/mo
Lehigh County
1 BR: $1,341/mo
Jefferson County
1 BR: $768/mo
Fulton County
1 BR: $751/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.