What is the Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Armstrong County, PA HUD Metro FMR Area?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom unit in Armstrong County, PA HUD Metro FMR Area is $1,002 per month for fiscal year 2026. The studio FMR is $691, 1-bedroom is $767, 3-bedroom is $1,300, and 4-bedroom is $1,399.

What income do you need to afford the FMR in Armstrong County, PA HUD Metro FMR Area?

Using the standard 30%-of-income affordability rule, a household would need to earn about $40,080 per year ($3,340 per month) to afford the FY2026 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent of $1,002 in Armstrong County, PA HUD Metro FMR Area.

FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Armstrong County, PA HUD Metro FMR Area

The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:

Studio

$691

1BR

$767

2BR

$1,002

3BR

$1,300

4BR

$1,399

Hours/week at min wage

107 hrs

to afford the 2BR FMR @ $7.25/hr (federal)

National rank

#545

of 661 U.S. metros (top 83% most expensive)

YoY change (2BR)

-1.9%

$19 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +28.5%

Voucher payment standard

$902–$1,102

PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR

Armstrong County, PA HUD Metro FMR Area

Metropolitan area · PA · View full history · Income limits · LIHTC rents

FY2026 Fair Market Rents

Bedroom Size	Monthly FMR	Annual Equivalent
Efficiency (Studio)	$691	$8,292
1-Bedroom	$767	$9,204
2-Bedroom	$1,002	$12,024
3-Bedroom	$1,300	$15,600
4-Bedroom	$1,399	$16,788

Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend

FY2020 $743 → FY2026 $1,002

Fiscal Year	Studio	1BR	2BR	3BR	4BR
FY2026	$691	$767	$1,002	$1,300	$1,399
FY2025	$700	$778	$1,021	$1,298	$1,493
FY2024	$633	$711	$934	$1,163	$1,434
FY2023	$600	$687	$897	$1,102	$1,350
FY2022	$536	$626	$807	$998	$1,181
FY2021	$515	$619	$780	$970	$1,090
FY2020	$484	$608	$743	$926	$1,007

View full FMR history back to FY2000 →

FY2026 Income Limits

Area Median Income (AMI): $81,300

AMI Level	1p	2p	3p	4p	5p	6p
30% AMI (Extremely Low)	$18,100	$21,640	$27,320	$33,000	$38,680	$44,360
50% AMI (Very Low)	$30,200	$34,500	$38,800	$43,100	$46,550	$50,000
80% AMI (Low)	$48,300	$55,200	$62,100	$68,950	$74,500	$80,000

Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →

Affordability Snapshot

2BR Annual FMR

$12,024/yr

FMR as % of Area Median Income

14.8% of AMI

Under 30% — affordable at median income

Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)

$40,080/yr

$3,340/mo gross income

FY2026 LIHTC Maximum Rents

Maximum gross rents for Low-Income Housing Tax Credit units, by income band. Full LIHTC details →

AMI Band	Studio	1BR	2BR	3BR	4BR
50% AMI Maximum	$711	$813	$914	$1,097	$1,178
60% AMI Maximum	$853	$975	$1,097	$1,317	$1,414

FY2026 HOME Program Rent Limits

Maximum rents for HOME Investment Partnerships–funded units. High HOME rents apply to most assisted units; Low HOME rents apply to the lowest-income set-aside units. Full HOME rent details →

Limit Type	Studio	1BR	2BR	3BR	4BR
High HOME Rent	$691	$767	$1,002	$1,300	$1,321
Low HOME Rent	$755	$862	$970	$1,077	$1,163

Compare Armstrong County, PA HUD Metro FMR Area With Other PA Metros

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Counties in This FMR Area

Armstrong County