Mercer County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Pennsylvania. Population: 110,600.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$704/mo
↓ 1.7% YoY
-21% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$792/mo
↑ 9.8% YoY
-17% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$996/mo
↑ 9.7% YoY
-15% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,385/mo
↑ 10.2% YoY
-9% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,538/mo
↑ 11.9% YoY
-12% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $716 | $704 | $-12 (-1.7%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $721 | $792 | +$71 (+9.8%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $908 | $996 | +$88 (+9.7%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,257 | $1,385 | +$128 (+10.2%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,374 | $1,538 | +$164 (+11.9%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$31,680
$2,640/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$39,840
$3,320/month gross
Other Counties in Pennsylvania
Lawrence County
1 BR: $780/mo
Allegheny County
1 BR: $1,077/mo
Wayne County
1 BR: $927/mo
Clinton County
1 BR: $775/mo
Union County
1 BR: $913/mo
Montour County
1 BR: $1,046/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.