Rent by ZIP · Lackawanna County
Rent in Scranton, PA 18505
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,340 (+9.8% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $994 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $930 | $840 | +10.7% | $837–1,023 | $828 ±$68 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,090 | $1,000 | +9% | $981–1,199 | $812 ±$98 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,340 | $1,220 | +9.8% | $1,206–1,474 | $1,005 ±$72 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,760 | $1,590 | +10.7% | $1,584–1,936 | $1,082 ±$136 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,930 | $1,720 | +12.2% | $1,737–2,123 | $1,627 ±$220 |
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 18505
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 |
| 18503 | Scranton | $1,530 | $1,423 |
| 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.