Rent by ZIP · Erie County
Rent in Erie, PA 16503
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,100 (-2.7% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $869 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $760 | $780 | -2.6% | $684–836 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $860 | $880 | -2.3% | $774–946 | $729 ±$105 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,100 | $1,130 | -2.7% | $990–1,210 | $887 ±$70 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,350 | $1,400 | -3.6% | $1,215–1,485 | $888 ±$68 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,520 | $1,570 | -3.2% | $1,368–1,672 | $959 ±$461 |
Small Area FMRs for the Erie, PA MSA. Fair Market Rents include utilities. The voucher range is the typical 90–110% band; your housing authority sets the actual payment standard.
Area-wide FMR for Erie, PA MSA, 2 bedrooms: $1,091.
What renters pay in 16503
How rents are spread
Share of renter households paying cash rent, by monthly gross rent (rent plus utilities).
Nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP | Place | 2-bedroom FMR | Census median, 2 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16502 | Erie | $1,100 | $879 |
| 16504 | Erie | $1,200 | $1,023 |
| 16501 | Erie | $1,100 | $945 |
| 16505 | Erie | $1,100 | $913 |
| 16506 | Erie | $1,410 | $1,250 |
| 16507 | Erie | $1,170 | $998 |
Fair Market Rents across Erie County, PA · All PA counties · What is Fair Market Rent?
Sources: HUD Small Area and county Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026); U.S. Census Bureau, 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates. Census figures are survey estimates (±90% margin of error) and trail today's market. Place name from GeoNames. About the data.