Rent in Somerset County, PA at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$973$11,676 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,014 (+4.2%)How much rent can you afford in Somerset 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 Somerset 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 | $830 | $9,960 | $33,200 | $15.96/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $835 | $10,020 | $33,400 | $16.06/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $973 | $11,676 | $38,920 | $18.71/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,307 | $15,684 | $52,280 | $25.13/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,469 | $17,628 | $58,760 | $28.25/hr |
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Rent in Somerset County, PA: common questions
How much is rent going up in Somerset County, PA in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,014 for a two-bedroom, up 4.2% from $973. A one-bedroom goes from $835 to $848, a studio from $830 to $749.
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 Somerset County, PA?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $835 for a one-bedroom and $973 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $11,676 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 Somerset County, PA?
To keep a $973 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $18.71 an hour, or $38,920 a year. A one-bedroom at $835 takes $16.06 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Somerset County, PA?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $830, one bedroom $835, two $973, three $1,307 and four $1,469 a month.
Is rent affordable in Somerset County, PA?
For the typical household, earning $61,446 a year ($5,121 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $973 takes 19% 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: ($973 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $38,920. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $18.71 an hour.