Rent by ZIP · Erie County
Rent in Erie, PA 16509
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,270 (-9.9% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,092 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $880 | $970 | -9.3% | $792–968 | $835 ±$81 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,000 | $1,100 | -9.1% | $900–1,100 | $991 ±$81 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,270 | $1,410 | -9.9% | $1,143–1,397 | $1,132 ±$39 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,580 | $1,740 | -9.2% | $1,422–1,738 | $1,473 ±$435 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,860 | $1,960 | -5.1% | $1,674–2,046 | $1,058 ±$584 |
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 16509
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16508 | Erie | $1,100 | $850 |
| 16510 | Erie | $1,100 | $1,047 |
| 16507 | Erie | $1,170 | $998 |
| 16511 | Erie | $1,210 | $860 |
| 16506 | Erie | $1,410 | $1,250 |
| 16505 | Erie | $1,100 | $913 |
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.