Rent by ZIP · Dauphin County
Rent in Lykens, PA 17048
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,170 (-10% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $788 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $830 | $920 | -9.8% | $747–913 | $418 ±$223 |
| 1 bedroom | $960 | $1,060 | -9.4% | $864–1,056 | $633 ±$38 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,170 | $1,300 | -10% | $1,053–1,287 | $757 ±$176 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,510 | $1,670 | -9.6% | $1,359–1,661 | $1,133 ±$23 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,550 | $1,720 | -9.9% | $1,395–1,705 | $1,368 ±$30 |
Small Area FMRs for the Harrisburg-Carlisle, 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 Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA MSA, 2 bedrooms: $1,598.
What renters pay in 17048
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17047 | Loysville | $1,160 | $925 |
| 17049 | Mc Alisterville | $1,120 | $688 |
| 17046 | Lebanon | $1,290 | $995 |
| 17050 | Mechanicsburg | $1,980 | $1,376 |
| 17045 | Liverpool | $1,100 | $779 |
| 17051 | Mc Veytown | $1,070 | $625 |
Fair Market Rents across Dauphin 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.