Erie, PA MSA
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents for the Erie, PA MSA metro area. Population: 270,495.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$836/mo
↑ 7.0% YoY
-6% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$945/mo
↑ 9.8% YoY
-1% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,212/mo
↑ 8.4% YoY
+3% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,499/mo
↑ 7.7% YoY
-2% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,683/mo
↑ 11.3% YoY
-4% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $781 | $836 | +$55 (+7.0%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $861 | $945 | +$84 (+9.8%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,118 | $1,212 | +$94 (+8.4%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,392 | $1,499 | +$107 (+7.7%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,512 | $1,683 | +$171 (+11.3%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$37,800
$3,150/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$48,480
$4,040/month gross
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.