Rent by ZIP · Lackawanna County
Rent in Scranton, PA 18503
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,530 (+17.7% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,184 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,070 | $900 | +18.9% | $963–1,177 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $1,240 | $1,070 | +15.9% | $1,116–1,364 | $1,062 ±$528 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,530 | $1,300 | +17.7% | $1,377–1,683 | $1,423 ±$126 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,000 | $1,690 | +18.3% | $1,800–2,200 | – |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,200 | $1,830 | +20.2% | $1,980–2,420 | – |
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.
What renters pay in 18503
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 18510 | Scranton | $1,460 | $1,083 |
Fair Market Rents across Lackawanna 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.