Rent in Gettysburg, PA at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,374$16,488 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,354 (−1.5%)How much rent can you afford in Gettysburg, PA?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
Rent in Gettysburg, 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 | $1,006 | $12,072 | $40,240 | $19.35/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,099 | $13,188 | $43,960 | $21.13/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,374 | $16,488 | $54,960 | $26.42/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,834 | $22,008 | $73,360 | $35.27/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,939 | $23,268 | $77,560 | $37.29/hr |
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Rent in Gettysburg, PA: common questions
How much is rent going down in Gettysburg, PA in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,354 for a two-bedroom, down 1.5% from $1,374. A one-bedroom goes from $1,099 to $1,063, a studio from $1,006 to $1,047.
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 Gettysburg, PA?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,099 for a one-bedroom and $1,374 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $16,488 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 Gettysburg, PA?
To keep a $1,374 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $26.42 an hour, or $54,960 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,099 takes $21.13 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Gettysburg, PA?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $1,006, one bedroom $1,099, two $1,374, three $1,834 and four $1,939 a month.
Is rent affordable in Gettysburg, PA?
For the typical household, earning $54,365 a year ($4,530 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,374 takes 30.3% of income. Under 30% is the usual line for affordable; this is over 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: ($1,374 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $54,960. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $26.42 an hour.