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Rent in Scranton, PA 18501
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,370 (+9.6% vs FY2026).
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $950 | $860 | +10.5% | $855–1,045 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $1,110 | $1,030 | +7.8% | $999–1,221 | – |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,370 | $1,250 | +9.6% | $1,233–1,507 | – |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,790 | $1,630 | +9.8% | $1,611–1,969 | – |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,970 | $1,760 | +11.9% | $1,773–2,167 | – |
Small Area FMRs for the Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, 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 Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA MSA, 2 bedrooms: $1,363.
The Census doesn't publish reliable rent figures for this ZIP code, usually because few homes here are rented.
Nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP | Place | 2-bedroom FMR | Census median, 2 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18503 | Scranton | $1,530 | $1,423 |
| 18504 | Scranton | $1,360 | $957 |
| 18505 | Scranton | $1,340 | $1,005 |
| 18507 | Moosic | $1,570 | $1,117 |
| 18508 | Scranton | $1,440 | $909 |
| 18509 | Scranton | $1,380 | $1,100 |
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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.