Rent by ZIP · Lancaster County
Rent in Lancaster, PA 17603
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,690 (+5% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,355 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 | $963 ±$82 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,370 | $1,290 | +6.2% | $1,233–1,507 | $1,150 ±$58 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,690 | $1,610 | +5% | $1,521–1,859 | $1,449 ±$87 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,150 | $2,090 | +2.9% | $1,935–2,365 | $1,572 ±$151 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,220 | $2,130 | +4.2% | $1,998–2,442 | $1,497 ±$188 |
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 17603
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 |
| 17601 | Lancaster | $1,770 | $1,689 |
| 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.