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Rent in Wilkes Barre, PA 18711
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,370 (+8.7% vs FY2026).
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $950 | $870 | +9.2% | $855–1,045 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $1,110 | $1,030 | +7.8% | $999–1,221 | – |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,370 | $1,260 | +8.7% | $1,233–1,507 | – |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,790 | $1,640 | +9.1% | $1,611–1,969 | – |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,970 | $1,780 | +10.7% | $1,773–2,167 | – |
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.
The Census doesn't publish reliable rent figures for this ZIP code, usually because few homes here are rented.
Nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP | Place | 2-bedroom FMR | Census median, 2 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18709 | Luzerne | $1,150 | $838 |
| 18708 | Shavertown | $1,480 | $1,110 |
| 18707 | Mountain Top | $1,160 | $775 |
| 18706 | Wilkes Barre | $1,330 | $919 |
| 18705 | Wilkes Barre | $1,360 | $968 |
| 18704 | Kingston | $1,420 | $1,089 |
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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.