Elk County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Pennsylvania. Population: 30,886.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$708/mo
↑ 6.6% YoY
-21% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$825/mo
↑ 3.1% YoY
-14% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$973/mo
↑ 7.2% YoY
-17% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,283/mo
↑ 4.8% YoY
-16% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,288/mo
↑ 4.8% YoY
-27% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $664 | $708 | +$44 (+6.6%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $800 | $825 | +$25 (+3.1%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $908 | $973 | +$65 (+7.2%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,224 | $1,283 | +$59 (+4.8%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,229 | $1,288 | +$59 (+4.8%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$33,000
$2,750/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$38,920
$3,243/month gross
Other Counties in Pennsylvania
Luzerne County
1 BR: $1,028/mo
Susquehanna County
1 BR: $805/mo
Mifflin County
1 BR: $786/mo
Mercer County
1 BR: $792/mo
Cumberland County
1 BR: $1,212/mo
Berks County
1 BR: $1,237/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.