Rent by ZIP · Lancaster County
Rent in Lancaster, PA 17602
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,680 (+4.3% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,326 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,250 | $1,160 | +7.8% | $1,125–1,375 | $371 ±$289 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,360 | $1,290 | +5.4% | $1,224–1,496 | $1,092 ±$71 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,680 | $1,610 | +4.3% | $1,512–1,848 | $1,419 ±$67 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,140 | $2,090 | +2.4% | $1,926–2,354 | $1,477 ±$98 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,210 | $2,130 | +3.8% | $1,989–2,431 | $1,615 ±$317 |
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 17602
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17601 | Lancaster | $1,770 | $1,689 |
| 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.