Most Expensive Metros for Rent in Pennsylvania — FY2026
U.S. metro areas with the highest HUD 2-bedroom Fair Market Rents in Pennsylvania. Highest 2-bedroom FMR first, based on official HUD data. · View national rankings →
Most Expensive Metros for Rent
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| # | Metro Area | State | Studio | 2BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA HUD Metro FMR Area | PA | $1,130 | $1,634 | $2,195 |
| 2 | Reading, PA MSA | PA | $1,086 | $1,575 | $2,085 |
| 3 | Lancaster, PA MSA | PA | $1,102 | $1,526 | $2,020 |
| 4 | Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA MSA | PA | $1,058 | $1,493 | $1,977 |
| 5 | Lebanon, PA MSA | PA | $1,035 | $1,411 | $1,959 |
| 6 | State College, PA MSA | PA | $1,187 | $1,406 | $1,862 |
| 7 | Chambersburg-Waynesboro, PA MSA | PA | $1,014 | $1,379 | $1,991 |
| 8 | Gettysburg, PA MSA | PA | $1,006 | $1,374 | $1,939 |
| 9 | York-Hanover, PA MSA | PA | $925 | $1,335 | $1,850 |
| 10 | Pittsburgh, PA HUD Metro FMR Area | PA | $1,001 | $1,299 | $1,789 |
| 11 | Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA MSA | PA | $863 | $1,252 | $1,766 |
| 12 | Erie, PA MSA | PA | $836 | $1,212 | $1,683 |
| 13 | Williamsport, PA MSA | PA | $824 | $1,195 | $1,737 |
| 14 | Altoona, PA MSA | PA | $802 | $1,138 | $1,705 |
| 15 | Johnstown, PA MSA | PA | $840 | $1,035 | $1,484 |
| 16 | Lawrence County, PA HUD Metro FMR Area | PA | $705 | $1,023 | $1,610 |
| 17 | Armstrong County, PA HUD Metro FMR Area | PA | $691 | $1,002 | $1,399 |