Forest County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Pennsylvania. Population: 6,959.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$708/mo
↑ 6.6% YoY
-21% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$888/mo
↑ 8.3% YoY
-7% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$973/mo
↑ 7.2% YoY
-17% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,236/mo
↑ 6.6% YoY
-19% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,632/mo
↑ 22.2% YoY
-7% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $664 | $708 | +$44 (+6.6%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $820 | $888 | +$68 (+8.3%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $908 | $973 | +$65 (+7.2%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,159 | $1,236 | +$77 (+6.6%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,336 | $1,632 | +$296 (+22.2%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$35,520
$2,960/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$38,920
$3,243/month gross
Other Counties in Pennsylvania
Dauphin County
1 BR: $1,212/mo
Beaver County
1 BR: $1,077/mo
Susquehanna County
1 BR: $805/mo
Indiana County
1 BR: $851/mo
Delaware County
1 BR: $1,520/mo
Washington County
1 BR: $1,077/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.