State College, PA MSA
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents for the State College, PA MSA metro area. Population: 158,665.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$1,187/mo
↓ 3.2% YoY
+33% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$1,194/mo
↓ 3.2% YoY
+25% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,406/mo
↓ 1.7% YoY
+20% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,760/mo
↑ 1.0% YoY
+15% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,862/mo
↓ 1.8% YoY
+6% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,226 | $1,187 | $-39 (-3.2%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,234 | $1,194 | $-40 (-3.2%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,431 | $1,406 | $-25 (-1.7%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,743 | $1,760 | +$17 (+1.0%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,897 | $1,862 | $-35 (-1.8%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$47,760
$3,980/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$56,240
$4,687/month gross
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.