Johnstown, PA MSA
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents for the Johnstown, PA MSA metro area. Population: 133,263.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$840/mo
↑ 12.1% YoY
-6% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$846/mo
↑ 12.2% YoY
-12% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,035/mo
↑ 10.7% YoY
-12% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,431/mo
↑ 13.5% YoY
-6% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,484/mo
↑ 7.9% YoY
-15% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $749 | $840 | +$91 (+12.1%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $754 | $846 | +$92 (+12.2%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $935 | $1,035 | +$100 (+10.7%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,261 | $1,431 | +$170 (+13.5%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,375 | $1,484 | +$109 (+7.9%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$33,840
$2,820/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$41,400
$3,450/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.