Rent by ZIP · Luzerne County
Rent in Shavertown, PA 18708
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,480 (+7.2% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,072 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,030 | $950 | +8.4% | $927–1,133 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $1,200 | $1,130 | +6.2% | $1,080–1,320 | – |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,480 | $1,380 | +7.2% | $1,332–1,628 | $1,110 ±$86 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,940 | $1,800 | +7.8% | $1,746–2,134 | – |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,130 | $1,950 | +9.2% | $1,917–2,343 | – |
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 18708
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18707 | Mountain Top | $1,160 | $775 |
| 18709 | Luzerne | $1,150 | $838 |
| 18706 | Wilkes Barre | $1,330 | $919 |
| 18705 | Wilkes Barre | $1,360 | $968 |
| 18704 | Kingston | $1,420 | $1,089 |
| 18702 | Wilkes Barre | $1,360 | $981 |
Fair Market Rents across Luzerne 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.