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

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom unit in Lawrence County, PA HUD Metro FMR Area is $1,023 per month for fiscal year 2026. The studio FMR is $705, 1-bedroom is $780, 3-bedroom is $1,423, and 4-bedroom is $1,610.

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

Using the standard 30%-of-income affordability rule, a household would need to earn about $40,920 per year ($3,410 per month) to afford the FY2026 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent of $1,023 in Lawrence County, PA HUD Metro FMR Area.

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

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

Studio

$705

1BR

$780

2BR

$1,023

3BR

$1,423

4BR

$1,610

Hours/week at min wage

109 hrs

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

National rank

#530

of 661 U.S. metros (top 81% most expensive)

Voucher payment standard

$921–$1,125

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

Lawrence County, PA HUD Metro FMR Area

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FY2026 Fair Market Rents

Bedroom Size	Monthly FMR	Annual Equivalent
Efficiency (Studio)	$705	$8,460
1-Bedroom	$780	$9,360
2-Bedroom	$1,023	$12,276
3-Bedroom	$1,423	$17,076
4-Bedroom	$1,610	$19,320

FY2026 Income Limits

Area Median Income (AMI): $86,900

AMI Level	1p	2p	3p	4p	5p	6p
30% AMI (Extremely Low)	$18,250	$21,640	$27,320	$33,000	$38,680	$44,360
50% AMI (Very Low)	$30,450	$34,800	$39,150	$43,450	$46,950	$50,450
80% AMI (Low)	$48,650	$55,600	$62,550	$69,500	$75,100	$80,650

Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →

Affordability Snapshot

2BR Annual FMR

$12,276/yr

FMR as % of Area Median Income

14.1% of AMI

Under 30% — affordable at median income

Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)

$40,920/yr

$3,410/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	$760	$869	$977	$1,173	$1,260
60% AMI Maximum	$912	$1,042	$1,173	$1,407	$1,512

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	$705	$780	$1,023	$1,412	$1,412
Low HOME Rent	$761	$870	$978	$1,086	$1,173

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

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Counties in This FMR Area

Lawrence County