Rent by ZIP · Lancaster County
Rent in Lancaster, PA 17601
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,770 (+1.7% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,552 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,310 | $1,260 | +4% | $1,179–1,441 | $1,112 ±$437 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,430 | $1,390 | +2.9% | $1,287–1,573 | $1,390 ±$65 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,770 | $1,740 | +1.7% | $1,593–1,947 | $1,689 ±$115 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,250 | $2,260 | -0.4% | $2,025–2,475 | $1,701 ±$161 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,330 | $2,300 | +1.3% | $2,097–2,563 | $1,929 ±$584 |
Small Area FMRs for the Lancaster, 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 Lancaster, PA MSA, 2 bedrooms: $1,553.
What renters pay in 17601
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17602 | Lancaster | $1,680 | $1,419 |
| 17603 | Lancaster | $1,690 | $1,449 |
| 17606 | Lancaster | $2,330 | – |
| 17604 | Lancaster | $1,550 | – |
| 17605 | Lancaster | $1,550 | – |
| 17608 | Lancaster | $1,550 | – |
Fair Market Rents across Lancaster 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.