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HUD Open Data · FY 2026

What is the Fair Market Rent in Fayette County, PA?

$1,299/mo 1.5%vs 2025 ($1,280)

Last updated: FY2026, effective October 1, 2025

In Fayette County, Pennsylvania, the FY2026 Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom is $1,299 a month. Rents run from $1,001 for a studio up to $1,789 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 Fayette County and Neighbouring Counties

Greene: $1,096GarrettPrestonSomerset: $973Fayette County: $1,299Washington: $1,299MonongaliaWestmoreland: $1,299$1,096$973$1,299$1,299$1,299
Unit sizeMonthly FMR (FY 2026)
Studio / Efficiency$1,001
1 Bedroom$1,077
2 Bedrooms$1,299
3 Bedrooms$1,661
4 Bedrooms$1,789

How does Fayette County compare?

2-bedroom Fair Market Rent ranked against all counties in Pennsylvania.

Higher rent than 69% of counties in Pennsylvania · 22th of 67

Cheapest: Forest County($973)
Priciest: Chester County($1,810)
#CountyValue
1Chester County$1,810
1Montgomery County$1,810
1Bucks County$1,810
… 18 more …
22Fayette County(you are here)$1,299
… 42 more …
51Elk County$973
51Warren County$973
51Forest County$973

More data for Fayette County, Pennsylvania

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Fair Market Rent in Fayette County, PA for 2026?

In Fayette County, Pennsylvania, a two-bedroom has a Fair Market Rent of $1,299 a month for FY2026, and rents range from $1,001 for a studio to $1,789 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 Fayette County, PA?

A two-bedroom in Fayette County, Pennsylvania has a Fair Market Rent of $1,299 a month under HUD's FY2026 figures.

When do Fair Market Rents in Fayette 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 Fayette County, PA?

Every ZIP code in Fayette County has its own Fair Market Rent page — see the "ZIP codes in Fayette County" list above. Each ZIP page lists studio through 4-bedroom FMRs for FY2026.

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Data from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, public domain. Effective FY2026 (Oct 1, 2025).