Rent by ZIP · Lackawanna County
Rent in Scranton, PA 18508
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,440 (+8.3% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,037 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,000 | $920 | +8.7% | $900–1,100 | $1,577 ±$626 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,170 | $1,090 | +7.3% | $1,053–1,287 | $1,007 ±$381 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,440 | $1,330 | +8.3% | $1,296–1,584 | $909 ±$80 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,890 | $1,730 | +9.2% | $1,701–2,079 | $1,136 ±$63 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,070 | $1,880 | +10.1% | $1,863–2,277 | $1,185 ±$468 |
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 18508
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18507 | Moosic | $1,570 | $1,117 |
| 18509 | Scranton | $1,380 | $1,100 |
| 18510 | Scranton | $1,460 | $1,083 |
| 18505 | Scranton | $1,340 | $1,005 |
| 18504 | Scranton | $1,360 | $957 |
| 18512 | Scranton | $1,260 | $1,008 |
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.