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

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom unit in Pike County, PA HUD Metro FMR Area is $1,496 per month for fiscal year 2026. The studio FMR is $1,143, 1-bedroom is $1,205, 3-bedroom is $2,063, and 4-bedroom is $2,510.

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

Using the standard 30%-of-income affordability rule, a household would need to earn about $59,840 per year ($4,987 per month) to afford the FY2026 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent of $1,496 in Pike County, PA HUD Metro FMR Area.

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

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

Studio

$1,143

1BR

$1,205

2BR

$1,496

3BR

$2,063

4BR

$2,510

Hours/week at min wage

159 hrs

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

YoY change (2BR)

-9.7%

$161 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +10.5%

Voucher payment standard

$1,346–$1,646

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

Pike County, PA HUD Metro FMR Area

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FY2026 Fair Market Rents

Bedroom Size	Monthly FMR	Annual Equivalent
Efficiency (Studio)	$1,143	$13,716
1-Bedroom	$1,205	$14,460
2-Bedroom	$1,496	$17,952
3-Bedroom	$2,063	$24,756
4-Bedroom	$2,510	$30,120

Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend

FY2020 $1,294 → FY2026 $1,496

Fiscal Year	Studio	1BR	2BR	3BR	4BR
FY2026	$1,143	$1,205	$1,496	$2,063	$2,510
FY2025	$1,270	$1,279	$1,657	$2,152	$2,755
FY2024	$1,247	$1,255	$1,649	$2,104	$2,711
FY2023	$1,088	$1,095	$1,442	$1,878	$2,409
FY2022	$1,048	$1,055	$1,368	$1,863	$2,341
FY2021	$1,034	$1,041	$1,354	$1,938	$2,328
FY2020	$982	$989	$1,294	$1,867	$2,090

View full FMR history back to FY2000 →

FY2026 Income Limits

Area Median Income (AMI): $100,500

AMI Level	1p	2p	3p	4p	5p	6p
30% AMI (Extremely Low)	$21,150	$24,150	$27,320	$33,000	$38,680	$44,360
50% AMI (Very Low)	$35,200	$40,200	$45,250	$50,250	$54,300	$58,300
80% AMI (Low)	$56,300	$64,350	$72,400	$80,400	$86,850	$93,300

Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →

Affordability Snapshot

2BR Annual FMR

$17,952/yr

FMR as % of Area Median Income

17.9% of AMI

Under 30% — affordable at median income

Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)

$59,840/yr

$4,987/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	$879	$1,005	$1,130	$1,356	$1,457
60% AMI Maximum	$1,055	$1,206	$1,356	$1,628	$1,748

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	$1,143	$1,205	$1,496	$1,633	$1,633
Low HOME Rent	$880	$1,005	$1,131	$1,256	$1,357

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

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Counties in This FMR Area

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