Dauphin County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Pennsylvania. Population: 286,108.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$1,058/mo
↑ 11.0% YoY
+18% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$1,212/mo
↑ 8.8% YoY
+26% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,493/mo
↑ 8.9% YoY
+27% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,920/mo
↑ 8.9% YoY
+26% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,977/mo
↑ 8.7% YoY
+13% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $953 | $1,058 | +$105 (+11.0%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,114 | $1,212 | +$98 (+8.8%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,371 | $1,493 | +$122 (+8.9%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,763 | $1,920 | +$157 (+8.9%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,818 | $1,977 | +$159 (+8.7%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$48,480
$4,040/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$59,720
$4,977/month gross
Other Counties in Pennsylvania
Bedford County
1 BR: $742/mo
Lehigh County
1 BR: $1,341/mo
Crawford County
1 BR: $787/mo
Mifflin County
1 BR: $786/mo
Lancaster County
1 BR: $1,220/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.