Rent by ZIP · Berks County
Rent in Mertztown, PA 19539
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,670 (-9.7% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,188 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,150 | $1,270 | -9.4% | $1,035–1,265 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $1,340 | $1,480 | -9.5% | $1,206–1,474 | – |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,670 | $1,850 | -9.7% | $1,503–1,837 | $1,000 ±$277 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,080 | $2,310 | -10% | $1,872–2,288 | $1,188 ±$166 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,220 | $2,460 | -9.8% | $1,998–2,442 | – |
Small Area FMRs for the Reading, PA MSA. This ZIP code is in more than one HUD area; figures are for the main one. 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 Reading, PA MSA, 2 bedrooms: $1,418.
What renters pay in 19539
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19540 | Mohnton | $1,420 | $1,032 |
| 19541 | Mohrsville | $1,780 | $1,506 |
| 19536 | Lyon Station | $1,420 | $1,163 |
| 19535 | Limekiln | $1,640 | – |
| 19543 | Morgantown | $1,630 | $1,539 |
| 19534 | Lenhartsville | $1,420 | $1,639 |
Fair Market Rents across Berks 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.