Rent in Chambersburg, PA at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,379$16,548 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,325 (−3.9%)How much rent can you afford in Chambersburg, PA?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
Rent in Chambersburg, PA by bedroom, and the pay it takes
Income needed keeps rent at 30% of gross pay; the hourly figure assumes one full-time job, 2,080 hours a year.
| Size | A month | A year | Income needed | Hourly wage needed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,014 | $12,168 | $40,560 | $19.50/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,119 | $13,428 | $44,760 | $21.52/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,379 | $16,548 | $55,160 | $26.52/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,825 | $21,900 | $73,000 | $35.10/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,991 | $23,892 | $79,640 | $38.29/hr |
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Rent in Chambersburg, PA: common questions
How much is rent going down in Chambersburg, PA in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,325 for a two-bedroom, down 3.9% from $1,379. A one-bedroom goes from $1,119 to $1,071, a studio from $1,014 to $923.
These are HUD's estimates of what a typical recently rented unit costs, used for housing vouchers. A landlord's increase on your lease follows your lease and your state's rules, not this figure.
What is the average rent in Chambersburg, PA?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,119 for a one-bedroom and $1,379 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $16,548 a year for the two-bedroom.
It is not an average of current listings. HUD sets it at the rent 40% of recent movers paid or less for a standard unit, so asking rents on newer places usually run higher.
How much do you need to make to afford rent in Chambersburg, PA?
To keep a $1,379 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $26.52 an hour, or $55,160 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,119 takes $21.52 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Chambersburg, PA?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $1,014, one bedroom $1,119, two $1,379, three $1,825 and four $1,991 a month.
Is rent affordable in Chambersburg, PA?
For the typical household, earning $56,576 a year ($4,715 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,379 takes 29.2% of income. Under 30% is the usual line for affordable; this is under it.
How is the income needed for rent worked out?
Rent for a year divided by 0.30, the share of gross income HUD treats as affordable: ($1,379 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $55,160. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $26.52 an hour.