Rent by ZIP · Lackawanna County
Rent in Scranton, PA 18509
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,380 (+9.5% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,039 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $960 | $870 | +10.3% | $864–1,056 | $1,082 ±$392 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,120 | $1,030 | +8.7% | $1,008–1,232 | $918 ±$90 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,380 | $1,260 | +9.5% | $1,242–1,518 | $1,100 ±$71 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,810 | $1,640 | +10.4% | $1,629–1,991 | $1,316 ±$100 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,990 | $1,780 | +11.8% | $1,791–2,189 | – |
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 18509
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18508 | Scranton | $1,440 | $909 |
| 18510 | Scranton | $1,460 | $1,083 |
| 18507 | Moosic | $1,570 | $1,117 |
| 18512 | Scranton | $1,260 | $1,008 |
| 18505 | Scranton | $1,340 | $1,005 |
| 18504 | Scranton | $1,360 | $957 |
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.