Rent by ZIP · Lackawanna County
Rent in Old Forge, PA 18518
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,240 (+6% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $859 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $860 | $810 | +6.2% | $774–946 | $319 ±$77 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,010 | $960 | +5.2% | $909–1,111 | $774 ±$53 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,240 | $1,170 | +6% | $1,116–1,364 | $1,023 ±$173 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,620 | $1,520 | +6.6% | $1,458–1,782 | – |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,780 | $1,650 | +7.9% | $1,602–1,958 | – |
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 18518
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18517 | Taylor | $1,570 | $1,392 |
| 18519 | Scranton | $1,290 | $978 |
| 18512 | Scranton | $1,260 | $1,008 |
| 18510 | Scranton | $1,460 | $1,083 |
| 18509 | Scranton | $1,380 | $1,100 |
| 18508 | Scranton | $1,440 | $909 |
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.