Rent in Erie County, PA at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,212$14,544 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,091 (−10%)How much rent can you afford in Erie County, PA?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
Rent in Erie County, 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 | $836 | $10,032 | $33,440 | $16.08/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $945 | $11,340 | $37,800 | $18.17/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,212 | $14,544 | $48,480 | $23.31/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,499 | $17,988 | $59,960 | $28.83/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,683 | $20,196 | $67,320 | $32.37/hr |
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Rent in Erie County, PA: common questions
How much is rent going down in Erie County, PA in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,091 for a two-bedroom, down 10% from $1,212. A one-bedroom goes from $945 to $851, a studio from $836 to $753.
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 Erie County, PA?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $945 for a one-bedroom and $1,212 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $14,544 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 Erie County, PA?
To keep a $1,212 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $23.31 an hour, or $48,480 a year. A one-bedroom at $945 takes $18.17 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Erie County, PA?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $836, one bedroom $945, two $1,212, three $1,499 and four $1,683 a month.
Is rent affordable in Erie County, PA?
For the typical household, earning $63,354 a year ($5,280 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,212 takes 23% 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: ($1,212 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $48,480. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $23.31 an hour.