HUD Open Data · FY 2026
What is the Fair Market Rent in Centre County, PA?
Last updated: FY2026, effective October 1, 2025
In Centre County, Pennsylvania, the FY2026 Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom is $1,406 a month. Rents run from $1,187 for a studio up to $1,862 for a four-bedroom, with the full breakdown by unit size below. HUD sets these rates each year, and housing authorities use them to set Section 8 voucher payment standards. Source: U.S. HUD, Office of Policy Development and Research, FY2026 Fair Market Rents, effective October 1, 2025.
2-Bedroom FMR in Centre County and Neighbouring Counties
| Unit size | Monthly FMR (FY 2026) |
|---|---|
| Studio / Efficiency | $1,187 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,194 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,406 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,760 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,862 |
How does Centre County compare?
2-bedroom Fair Market Rent ranked against all counties in Pennsylvania.
Higher rent than 76% of counties in Pennsylvania · 17th of 67
| # | County | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chester County | $1,810 |
| 1 | Montgomery County | $1,810 |
| 1 | Bucks County | $1,810 |
| … 13 more … | ||
| 17 | Centre County(you are here) | $1,406 |
| … 47 more … | ||
| 51 | Elk County | $973 |
| 51 | Warren County | $973 |
| 51 | Forest County | $973 |
More data for Centre County, Pennsylvania
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Fair Market Rent in Centre County, PA for 2026?
In Centre County, Pennsylvania, a two-bedroom has a Fair Market Rent of $1,406 a month for FY2026, and rents range from $1,187 for a studio to $1,862 for a four-bedroom. The full breakdown by unit size is in the table above. Source: U.S. HUD, Office of Policy Development and Research, FY2026 Fair Market Rents.
What is the 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent in Centre County, PA?
A two-bedroom in Centre County, Pennsylvania has a Fair Market Rent of $1,406 a month under HUD's FY2026 figures.
When do Fair Market Rents in Centre County become effective?
FY2026 Fair Market Rents became effective October 1, 2025 and apply through September 30, 2026.
How does HUD calculate Fair Market Rents?
HUD calculates FMRs as the 40th percentile of gross rents paid by recent movers for standard-quality units in a metropolitan area or non-metropolitan county. Data comes from the American Community Survey (ACS).
How do I find Fair Market Rent by ZIP code in Centre County, PA?
Every ZIP code in Centre County has its own Fair Market Rent page — see the "ZIP codes in Centre County" list above. Each ZIP page lists studio through 4-bedroom FMRs for FY2026.
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