Renting · Section 8
Data from November 2026
Renting in Beaver County, Pennsylvania
Beaver County has a HUD fair market rent of $1,389 a month for 2 bedrooms (Fiscal year 2027). Renter households here pay a typical rent of $890 a month (Average 2020–2024). Paying the fair market rent without going over 30% of income takes $26.71 an hour, full time.
Four numbers to start with
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $1,389
- a month, HUD, Fiscal year 2027
- 9% less than in Pennsylvania
- Typical rent
- $890
- a month, Census, Average 2020–2024
- 26% less than in Pennsylvania
- Wage needed
- $26.71
- an hour, 2 bedrooms
- Or $55,560 a year, to spend no more than 30% of income on rent.
- Rent-burdened households
- 42%
- spend 30% or more of income on rent
- 12% less than in Pennsylvania
Fair market rent
What HUD sets for each size
Every year HUD (the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development) publishes a Fair Market Rent (FMR) for each home size in Beaver County. It is used to work out how much a Section 8 voucher covers. The table shows what you need to earn to pay it without spending more than 30% of income.
The fair market rent covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone. HUD generally sets it at the 40th percentile: 4 in 10 standard-quality homes rented recently cost less. 24 CFR §888.113(a)
According to Zillow (ZORI), the typical asking rent in Beaver County was $1,122 a month in September 2026: 2.3% more than 12 months ago. It is an index of market listings, not a HUD limit. Zillow data
| Size | Fair rent per month | Hourly wage | Income needed per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,075 | $20.67 | $43,000 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,146 | $22.04 | $45,840 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,389 | $26.71 | $55,560 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,773 | $34.10 | $70,920 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,925 | $37.02 | $77,000 |
HUD area: Pittsburgh, PA HUD Metro FMR Area. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2027
By ZIP code
The fair market rent for your ZIP code
HUD also publishes fair market rents by ZIP code (Small Area FMRs) for 21 ZIP codes in Beaver County (Fiscal year 2027). Type yours to see it.
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,010 in 15005 to $2,080 in 15042. 3 ZIP codes are above the county's fair market rent ($1,389).
Where HUD designates these areas, or where the housing agency chooses to use them, the voucher is figured on the ZIP code's rent instead of the county's. Ask your agency which one it uses. 24 CFR §982.503(a)(1)
| 15001 | Pittsburgh, PA | $1,070 | $1,140 | $1,380 | $1,760 | $1,910 |
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| 15003 | Pittsburgh, PA | $920 | $980 | $1,190 | $1,520 | $1,650 |
| 15005 | Pittsburgh, PA | $780 | $840 | $1,010 | $1,300 | $1,420 |
| 15009 | Pittsburgh, PA | $850 | $910 | $1,100 | $1,400 | $1,520 |
| 15010 | Pittsburgh, PA | $930 | $990 | $1,200 | $1,530 | $1,660 |
| 15026 | Pittsburgh, PA | $1,090 | $1,160 | $1,400 | $1,790 | $1,940 |
| 15027 | Pittsburgh, PA | $920 | $980 | $1,190 | $1,520 | $1,650 |
| 15042 | Pittsburgh, PA | $1,610 | $1,720 | $2,080 | $2,650 | $2,880 |
| 15043 | Pittsburgh, PA | $1,010 | $1,070 | $1,300 | $1,660 | $1,800 |
| 15050 | Pittsburgh, PA | $1,360 | $1,450 | $1,760 | $2,250 | $2,440 |
| 15052 | Pittsburgh, PA | $960 | $1,020 | $1,240 | $1,580 | $1,720 |
| 15059 | Pittsburgh, PA | $870 | $920 | $1,120 | $1,430 | $1,550 |
| 15061 | Pittsburgh, PA | $980 | $1,040 | $1,260 | $1,610 | $1,750 |
| 15066 | Pittsburgh, PA | $940 | $1,000 | $1,210 | $1,540 | $1,680 |
| 15074 | Pittsburgh, PA | $810 | $860 | $1,040 | $1,330 | $1,440 |
| 15077 | Pittsburgh, PA | $1,050 | $1,120 | $1,360 | $1,730 | $1,880 |
| 15081 | Pittsburgh, PA | $940 | $1,000 | $1,210 | $1,540 | $1,680 |
| 16115 | Pittsburgh, PA | $980 | $1,050 | $1,270 | $1,620 | $1,760 |
| 16123 | Lawrence County, PA | $950 | $1,020 | $1,230 | $1,580 | $1,720 |
| 16123 | Pittsburgh, PA | $950 | $1,020 | $1,230 | $1,580 | $1,720 |
| 16136 | Pittsburgh, PA | $950 | $1,020 | $1,230 | $1,570 | $1,700 |
- 15001 · Pittsburgh, PA $1,380$1,760
- 15003 · Pittsburgh, PA $1,190$1,520
- 15005 · Pittsburgh, PA $1,010$1,300
- 15009 · Pittsburgh, PA $1,100$1,400
- 15010 · Pittsburgh, PA $1,200$1,530
- 15026 · Pittsburgh, PA $1,400$1,790
- 15027 · Pittsburgh, PA $1,190$1,520
- 15042 · Pittsburgh, PA $2,080$2,650
- 15043 · Pittsburgh, PA $1,300$1,660
- 15050 · Pittsburgh, PA $1,760$2,250
- 15052 · Pittsburgh, PA $1,240$1,580
- 15059 · Pittsburgh, PA $1,120$1,430
- 15061 · Pittsburgh, PA $1,260$1,610
- 15066 · Pittsburgh, PA $1,210$1,540
- 15074 · Pittsburgh, PA $1,040$1,330
- 15077 · Pittsburgh, PA $1,360$1,730
- 15081 · Pittsburgh, PA $1,210$1,540
- 16115 · Pittsburgh, PA $1,270$1,620
- 16123 · Lawrence County, PA $1,230$1,580
- 16123 · Pittsburgh, PA $1,230$1,580
- 16136 · Pittsburgh, PA $1,230$1,570
Source: Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) Fiscal year 2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) (external site)
Rent burden
How many households spend too much
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Beaver County, 42% of renter households are in that position; in Pennsylvania, 48%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).
Paying too much rent leaves little for food, transportation and savings. If that is you, the agencies below can guide you for free.
42%
of renter households spend 30% or more of their income on rent.
18,035 households rent in Beaver County
- Spend half or more of their income 20%
- Spend 30% or more, but less than half 23%
- Spend less than 30% 58%
Compared with the state and the country
- Beaver 42%
- Pennsylvania 48%
- United States 51%
Low-income apartments
Low-income apartments in Beaver County
HUD lists 43 properties with homes for low-income households in Beaver County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC), HUD-assisted buildings and public housing. They run from the most low-income homes to the fewest.
- with tax credits (LIHTC)
- 9
- HUD-assisted
- 25
- public housing
- 10
3,590 homes in all; 3,370 of them low-income, according to HUD.
- Crestview Village Public housing 500 Beaver Rd, Ambridge 15003 317 homes, 312 low-income · Run by Housing Authority of the County of Beaver · Average payment: $344 a month · Average wait: 14 months · (724) 775-1220
- A.c. Edgecomb Apts Public housing 1150 Bechtel St, Monaca 15061 293 homes, 263 low-income · Run by Housing Authority of the County of Beaver · Average payment: $439 a month · Average wait: 9 months · (724) 775-1220
- King Beaver Public housing 680 Canal St, Beaver 15009 218 homes, 210 low-income · Run by Housing Authority of the County of Beaver · Average payment: $434 a month · Average wait: 16 months · (724) 775-1220
- Morado Dwellings Public housing Beaver Falls 15010 204 homes, 203 low-income · Run by Housing Authority of the County of Beaver · Average payment: $371 a month · Average wait: 11 months · (724) 775-1220
- Pleasantview Homes Public housing 2103 12th Ave, Beaver Falls 15010 194 low-income homes · Run by Housing Authority of the County of Beaver · Average payment: $360 a month · Average wait: 7 months · (724) 775-1220
- Gordon Camp Apts Public housing Rochester 15074 192 homes, 189 low-income · Run by Housing Authority of the County of Beaver · Average payment: $411 a month · Average wait: 11 months · Homes at several sites · (724) 775-1220
- Linmar Terrace Ext Public housing 258 Linmar Ter, Aliquippa 15001 167 homes, 162 low-income · Run by Housing Authority of the County of Beaver · Average payment: $355 a month · Average wait: 7 months · (724) 775-1220
- Sheffield Towers Public housing 100 Superior Ave, Aliquippa 15001 157 homes, 151 low-income · Run by Housing Authority of the County of Beaver · Average payment: $368 a month · Average wait: 4 months · (724) 775-1220
- Brightwood Manor HUD-assisted 2024 3rd Ave, New Brighton 15066 152 homes, 148 low-income · For families · (724) 846-5053
- Valley Terrace Apts. HUD-assisted 500 Superior Ave, Aliquippa 15001 144 low-income homes · For families · (724) 378-9370
- Beaver Falls Plaza HUD-assisted 1008 7th Ave, Beaver Falls 15010 120 low-income homes · For older adults · (724) 843-4822
- Valley View Gardens HUD-assisted 1909 5th Ave, New Brighton 15066 120 low-income homes · For families · (724) 843-2904
- Scottswood Apts. HUD-assisted 1501 Washington St, Aliquippa 15001 106 low-income homes · For families · (724) 375-2656
- Francis Farmer HUD-assisted 274 Friendship Cir, Beaver 15009 105 low-income homes · For older adults · (724) 774-2557
- Midcrest Homes Public housing 500 Beaver Ave, Midland 15059 105 low-income homes · Run by Housing Authority of the County of Beaver · Average payment: $352 a month · Average wait: 4 months · (724) 775-1220
- E.B. McNITT/NEW BRIGHTON APTS. HUD-assisted 901 9th St, New Brighton 15066 101 homes, 100 low-income · For older adults · (724) 847-1282
- Spring Run HUD-assisted 1999 Marshall Rd, Monaca 15061 101 homes, 100 low-income · For families · (724) 728-7078
- Conway Towers HUD-assisted 904 3rd Ave, Conway 15027 85 homes, 84 low-income · For older adults · (724) 869-7148
- Towne Towers HUD-assisted 434 Franklin Ave, Aliquippa 15001 60 low-income homes · For older adults · (724) 378-9370
- Pulaski Homes Redevelopment Public housing New Brighton 15066 53 low-income homes · Run by Housing Authority of the County of Beaver · Average payment: $428 a month · Average wait: 22 months · Homes at several sites · (724) 775-1220
- Center Township Apts. HUD-assisted 3671 Brodhead Rd, Monaca 15061 48 low-income homes · For older adults · (724) 774-5583
- Colonial Oaks Apts. HUD-assisted 149 Colonial Oaks, Beaver Falls 15010 140 homes, 42 low-income · For families · (724) 846-0896
- Westfield Towers HUD-assisted 200 Westfield Dr, Aliquippa 15001 40 low-income homes · For older adults
- PRV Manor HUD-assisted 1626 7th Ave, Beaver Falls 15010 35 low-income homes · For older adults · (724) 846-5355
- Lutheran Village/Chippewa HUD-assisted 139 Gertrude St, Beaver Falls 15010 35 homes, 34 low-income · For older adults · (724) 846-2067
- Connolly Park Tax credit (LIHTC) 200 Connolly Park Dr, Beaver Falls 15010 32 low-income homes · 2 bd: 8 · 3 bd: 24 · In service since 2009 · For families
- Green Diamond Apts. HUD-assisted 379 Mellon Ave, Baden 15005 30 homes, 29 low-income · For older adults · (724) 869-2080
- Beaver Village Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 699 5th St, Beaver 15009 24 low-income homes · 1 bd: 21 · 2 bd: 3 · In service since 2003 · For older adults
- Westbridge Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 725 Riverside Dr, Beaver 15009 24 low-income homes · 1 bd: 22 · 2 bd: 2 · In service since 2000 · For older adults
- Sisters of ST Joseph Tax credit (LIHTC) 1020 State St, Baden 15005 23 low-income homes · 1 bd: 23 · In service since 2010 · For older adults
- Pinney Street Manor HUD-assisted 420 Pinney St, Rochester 15074 22 low-income homes · For older adults · (724) 770-5000
- Koppel Elderly Housing Project Tax credit (LIHTC) 5317 5th Ave, Koppel 16136 19 low-income homes · 1 bd: 17 · 2 bd: 2 · In service since 2004 · For older adults
- Riverview Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 411 Delaware Ave, Rochester 15074 18 low-income homes · 1 bd: 16 · 2 bd: 2 · In service since 1999 · For families · (724) 775-1220
- Murphy Oliker Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 468 Franklin Ave, Aliquippa 15001 11 low-income homes · 1 bd: 9 · 2 bd: 2 · In service since 1999 · For families
- PMH Hi 3 - Maratta/Claridge HUD-assisted 1810 Maratta Rd, Aliquippa 15001 8 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (412) 820-1010
- PMH I - Curtis/Second HUD-assisted 143 Curtis Dr, Beaver Falls 15010 8 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (412) 820-1010
- PMH Ix - Pennsylvania HUD-assisted 184 Pennsylvania Ave, Rochester 15074 8 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (412) 820-1010
- Koppel Terrace S H HUD-assisted 101 Richard St, Koppel 16136 15 homes, 4 low-income · (724) 775-1220
- Mcguire Woodlands HUD-assisted 152 Stuber Rd, New Brighton 15066 4 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (724) 843-3929
- PMH Vi - Todd HUD-assisted 270 Todd Ln, Monaca 15061 4 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (412) 820-1010
- PMH Viii - Guy HUD-assisted 203 Guy St, Aliquippa 15001 4 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (412) 820-1010
- Dawes Manor SR Housing Tax credit (LIHTC) 1450 3rd Ave, New Brighton 15066 24 homes
- Seventh Avenue Place Tax credit (LIHTC) 501 7th Ave, Beaver Falls 15010 20 homes
One property has two programs at the same address and appears once. Search HUD's map
Source: HUD, retrieved November 6, 2026. LIHTC database, updated May 14, 2025; Assisted multifamily properties, updated October 23, 2026; Public housing developments, updated October 23, 2026.
Section 8
The Section 8 voucher in Beaver County
The Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) pays part of your rent on a home you choose. Your public housing agency runs it. 1 agency serves in Beaver County. Here is what the rules say:
The rules, with their source
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You apply at the public housing agency. If you qualify, your name usually goes on a waiting list. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or noncitizens with eligible status as HUD defines it. Source: HUD
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Generally, your family must have very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income, by family size (the middle column of the table). Source: 24 CFR §5.603, §982.201(b)
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Each year, at least 75% of the families an agency admits from its list must have extremely low income (the 30% column). Source: 24 CFR §982.201(b)(2)
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If the rent is below the payment standard, the family generally pays 30% of its adjusted monthly income. If it is above, the family pays more. Source: 24 CFR §982.1(a)(3)
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When you move in, if the rent is above the payment standard, your share cannot go over 40% of your adjusted monthly income. Source: 24 CFR §982.508
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Each agency sets a payment standard for each size. Without asking HUD, it can go from 90% to 110% of the fair market rent. Source: 24 CFR §982.503(b), (c)
| People | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $23,200 | $38,650 | $61,850 |
| 2 people | $26,500 | $44,200 | $70,650 |
| 3 people | $29,800 | $49,700 | $79,500 |
| 4 people | $33,100 | $55,200 | $88,300 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $59,650 | $95,400 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $64,050 | $102,450 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $68,450 | $109,500 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $72,900 | $116,600 |
Area median income: $110,400. HUD income limits by family size, Fiscal year 2026. Area: Pittsburgh, PA HUD Metro FMR Area. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2026
Possible payment standard
- Studio $968 – $1,183
- 1 bedroom $1,031 – $1,261
- 2 bedrooms $1,250 – $1,528
- 3 bedrooms $1,596 – $1,950
- 4 bedrooms $1,733 – $2,118
The range the rule allows: 90% to 110% of the county's fair market rent. Your agency publishes its own.
Housing agencies that serve this place
- Housing Authority of the County of Beaver Public housing and Section 8 vouchers · 821 vouchers · 1,842 public housing units (724) 775-1220 Housing Authority of the County of Beaver: kwalter@beavercountyhousing.org
Housing agencies in Pennsylvania Source: HUD, Retrieved November 6, 2026
Your rights as a tenant in Pennsylvania
What Pennsylvania law says about deposits, notices and eviction, with the citation for each rule.
See your rights, rule by ruleCompare these rules with other states →
A summary of state law, not legal advice. Cities may have additional rules.
- How much can they charge for a deposit?
- Up to 2 months of rent
- 68 P.S. §250.511a(a)-(b)
- When must they return my deposit?
- 30 days
- 68 P.S. §250.512(a)
- If I fall behind on rent, what notice must I get?
- 10 days
- 68 P.S. §250.501(b)
- How much notice ends a month-to-month rental?
- 15 days
- 68 P.S. §250.501(b)
- Only a court order can remove you68 P.S. §250.501 et seq.; 68 P.S. §399.1 et seq.
Help
Where to get help with rent in Beaver County
This HUD-approved agency has an office in Beaver County. They counsel for free or at low cost.
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Housing Opportunities, Inc.
293 Pinney St, Rochester
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Budget and financial counseling
- and 5 more
Rental assistance programs
The ones that serve in Beaver County or the whole state, with what each page says about being open.
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Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program
Run by Pennsylvania Department of Revenue
Pennsylvania yearly rebate for owners and renters 65 or older, widows and widowers 50 or older, and people with disabilities 18 or older, based on income
Tool
How much cash do you need to move in?
It starts with the 2-bedroom fair market rent in Beaver County. Change the rent, the deposit and the fees to yours: the numbers stay in your browser.
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Your move
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Cash to move in
$2,778
What you need before you get the keys.
What adds up
- First month
- $1,389
- Security deposit
- $1,389
- Total
- $2,778
When you'll have it
Enter what you can set aside each month to see how long it takes.
What helps
- Ask for a receipt for every payment and keep a copy of the lease.
- On move-in day, walk through the home and take dated photos.
- Never send money for a home you haven't seen or a lease you haven't read.
This is a planning estimate, not a price. What you are asked for depends on the landlord, your lease and your state's and city's rules. It is not legal advice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the fair market rent in Beaver County?
According to HUD (Fiscal year 2027): Studio: $1,075; 1 bedroom: $1,146; 2 bedrooms: $1,389; 3 bedrooms: $1,773; 4 bedrooms: $1,925. It covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone.
How much do you need to earn to rent in Beaver County?
Paying the 2-bedroom fair market rent ($1,389) without spending more than 30% of income takes $26.71 an hour full time, or $55,560 a year.
Who qualifies for Section 8 in Beaver County?
Generally, families with very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income. For 4 people, HUD's limit here is $55,200 a year (Fiscal year 2026). The family usually pays 30% of its adjusted monthly income. You apply at the housing agency.
How much does Section 8 pay in Beaver County?
The voucher pays up to your housing agency's payment standard, minus your share. The rule lets the agency set it between 90% and 110% of the fair market rent: for 2 bedrooms here, between $1,250 and $1,528 a month. Your agency publishes its figure.
Does the fair market rent change by ZIP code in Beaver County?
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,010 in 15005 to $2,080 in 15042. Where HUD designates these areas, or where the housing agency chooses to use them, the voucher is figured on the ZIP code's rent instead of the county's. Ask your agency which one it uses.
How many low-income apartments are there in Beaver County?
HUD lists 43 properties with homes for low-income households in Beaver County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC), HUD-assisted buildings and public housing. They run from the most low-income homes to the fewest. For tax-credit apartments and HUD-assisted buildings, you apply directly at the building's management office. They tell you whether units are open and how to apply; HUD does not have that information.
How many households spend too much on rent in Beaver County?
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Beaver County, 42% of renter households are in that position; in Pennsylvania, 48%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).