Rent in Mercer County, PA at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$996$11,952 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,028 (+3.2%)How much rent can you afford in Mercer 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 Mercer 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 | $704 | $8,448 | $28,160 | $13.54/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $792 | $9,504 | $31,680 | $15.23/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $996 | $11,952 | $39,840 | $19.15/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,385 | $16,620 | $55,400 | $26.63/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,538 | $18,456 | $61,520 | $29.58/hr |
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Rent in Mercer County, PA: common questions
How much is rent going up in Mercer County, PA in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,028 for a two-bedroom, up 3.2% from $996. A one-bedroom goes from $792 to $810, a studio from $704 to $716.
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 Mercer County, PA?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $792 for a one-bedroom and $996 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $11,952 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 Mercer County, PA?
To keep a $996 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $19.15 an hour, or $39,840 a year. A one-bedroom at $792 takes $15.23 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Mercer County, PA?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $704, one bedroom $792, two $996, three $1,385 and four $1,538 a month.
Is rent affordable in Mercer County, PA?
For the typical household, earning $59,976 a year ($4,998 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $996 takes 19.9% 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: ($996 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $39,840. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $19.15 an hour.