Rent in Lycoming County, PA at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,195$14,340 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,217 (+1.8%)How much rent can you afford in Lycoming 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 Lycoming 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 | $824 | $9,888 | $32,960 | $15.85/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $995 | $11,940 | $39,800 | $19.13/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,195 | $14,340 | $47,800 | $22.98/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,586 | $19,032 | $63,440 | $30.50/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,737 | $20,844 | $69,480 | $33.40/hr |
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Rent in Lycoming County, PA: common questions
How much is rent going up in Lycoming County, PA in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,217 for a two-bedroom, up 1.8% from $1,195. A one-bedroom goes from $995 to $1,005, a studio from $824 to $847.
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 Lycoming County, PA?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $995 for a one-bedroom and $1,195 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $14,340 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 Lycoming County, PA?
To keep a $1,195 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $22.98 an hour, or $47,800 a year. A one-bedroom at $995 takes $19.13 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Lycoming County, PA?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $824, one bedroom $995, two $1,195, three $1,586 and four $1,737 a month.
Is rent affordable in Lycoming County, PA?
For the typical household, earning $63,917 a year ($5,326 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,195 takes 22.4% 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: ($1,195 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $47,800. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $22.98 an hour.