HUD Open Data · FY 2026
What is the Fair Market Rent in Somerset County, PA?
Last updated: FY2026, effective October 1, 2025
In Somerset County, Pennsylvania, the FY2026 Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom is $973 a month. Rents run from $830 for a studio up to $1,469 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 Somerset County and Neighbouring Counties
| Unit size | Monthly FMR (FY 2026) |
|---|---|
| Studio / Efficiency | $830 |
| 1 Bedroom | $835 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $973 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,307 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,469 |
How does Somerset County compare?
2-bedroom Fair Market Rent ranked against all counties in Pennsylvania.
Higher rent than 25% of counties in Pennsylvania · 51th of 67
| # | County | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chester County | $1,810 |
| 1 | Montgomery County | $1,810 |
| 1 | Bucks County | $1,810 |
| … 47 more … | ||
| 51 | Somerset County(you are here) | $973 |
| … 13 more … | ||
| 51 | Elk County | $973 |
| 51 | Warren County | $973 |
| 51 | Forest County | $973 |
More data for Somerset County, Pennsylvania
No nearby counties with Fair Market Rent data are available in our database.
ZIP codes in Somerset County
The FMR figures above apply to all 41 ZIP codes in Somerset County.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Fair Market Rent in Somerset County, PA for 2026?
In Somerset County, Pennsylvania, a two-bedroom has a Fair Market Rent of $973 a month for FY2026, and rents range from $830 for a studio to $1,469 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 Somerset County, PA?
A two-bedroom in Somerset County, Pennsylvania has a Fair Market Rent of $973 a month under HUD's FY2026 figures.
When do Fair Market Rents in Somerset 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 Somerset County, PA?
Every ZIP code in Somerset County has its own Fair Market Rent page — see the "ZIP codes in Somerset County" list above. Each ZIP page lists studio through 4-bedroom FMRs for FY2026.
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