Northampton County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Pennsylvania. Population: 314,299.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$1,130/mo
↑ 9.4% YoY
+27% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$1,341/mo
↑ 10.6% YoY
+40% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,634/mo
↑ 8.4% YoY
+39% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$2,087/mo
↑ 8.5% YoY
+37% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$2,195/mo
↑ 9.5% YoY
+25% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,033 | $1,130 | +$97 (+9.4%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,213 | $1,341 | +$128 (+10.6%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,507 | $1,634 | +$127 (+8.4%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,924 | $2,087 | +$163 (+8.5%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $2,005 | $2,195 | +$190 (+9.5%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$53,640
$4,470/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$65,360
$5,447/month gross
Other Counties in Pennsylvania
Chester County
1 BR: $1,520/mo
Juniata County
1 BR: $742/mo
Columbia County
1 BR: $941/mo
Beaver County
1 BR: $1,077/mo
Lawrence County
1 BR: $780/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.