Renting · Section 8
Data from November 2026
Renting in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania
Susquehanna County has a HUD fair market rent of $1,060 a month for 2 bedrooms (Fiscal year 2027). Renter households here pay a typical rent of $933 a month (Average 2020–2024). Paying the fair market rent without going over 30% of income takes $20.38 an hour, full time.
Four numbers to start with
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $1,060
- a month, HUD, Fiscal year 2027
- 31% less than in Pennsylvania
- Typical rent
- $933
- a month, Census, Average 2020–2024
- 23% less than in Pennsylvania
- Wage needed
- $20.38
- an hour, 2 bedrooms
- Or $42,400 a year, to spend no more than 30% of income on rent.
- Rent-burdened households
- 44%
- spend 30% or more of income on rent
- 8% less than in Pennsylvania
Only here
Renting in Susquehanna County: what sets it apart
What this place has that others do not, from public data, most unusual first.
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Among the neighboring counties, Sullivan County has the lowest typical rent ($775), 17% below the $933 in Susquehanna County.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Average 2020–2024).
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 Susquehanna 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)
| Size | Fair rent per month | Hourly wage | Income needed per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $783 | $15.06 | $31,320 |
| 1 bedroom | $820 | $15.77 | $32,800 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,060 | $20.38 | $42,400 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,386 | $26.65 | $55,440 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,451 | $27.90 | $58,040 |
HUD area: Susquehanna County, PA. 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 37 ZIP codes in Susquehanna County (Fiscal year 2027). Type yours to see it.
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,010 in 18824 to $1,400 in 18826. 27 ZIP codes are above the county's fair market rent ($1,060).
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)
| 18413 | Susquehanna County, PA | $800 | $900 | $1,120 | $1,470 | $1,630 |
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| 18421 | Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA | $780 | $930 | $1,130 | $1,470 | $1,710 |
| 18421 | Susquehanna County, PA | $780 | $930 | $1,130 | $1,470 | $1,710 |
| 18421 | Wayne County, PA | $780 | $930 | $1,130 | $1,470 | $1,710 |
| 18430 | Susquehanna County, PA | $750 | $840 | $1,020 | $1,330 | $1,710 |
| 18430 | Wayne County, PA | $750 | $840 | $1,020 | $1,330 | $1,710 |
| 18441 | Susquehanna County, PA | $810 | $900 | $1,130 | $1,470 | $1,600 |
| 18446 | Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA | $820 | $930 | $1,150 | $1,500 | $1,620 |
| 18446 | Susquehanna County, PA | $820 | $930 | $1,150 | $1,500 | $1,620 |
| 18465 | Susquehanna County, PA | $960 | $1,010 | $1,300 | $1,700 | $1,810 |
| 18465 | Wayne County, PA | $960 | $1,010 | $1,300 | $1,700 | $1,810 |
| 18470 | Susquehanna County, PA | $750 | $840 | $1,020 | $1,330 | $1,710 |
| 18470 | Wayne County, PA | $750 | $840 | $1,020 | $1,330 | $1,710 |
| 18630 | Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA | $860 | $960 | $1,200 | $1,580 | $1,700 |
| 18630 | Susquehanna County, PA | $860 | $960 | $1,200 | $1,580 | $1,700 |
| 18801 | Susquehanna County, PA | $770 | $800 | $1,040 | $1,360 | $1,420 |
| 18812 | Susquehanna County, PA | $970 | $1,020 | $1,320 | $1,730 | $1,810 |
| 18816 | Susquehanna County, PA | $820 | $860 | $1,120 | $1,450 | $1,530 |
| 18818 | Bradford County, PA | $940 | $980 | $1,270 | $1,660 | $1,740 |
| 18818 | Susquehanna County, PA | $940 | $980 | $1,270 | $1,660 | $1,740 |
| 18820 | Susquehanna County, PA | $830 | $870 | $1,130 | $1,470 | $1,550 |
| 18821 | Susquehanna County, PA | $800 | $840 | $1,080 | $1,410 | $1,480 |
| 18822 | Susquehanna County, PA | $770 | $800 | $1,040 | $1,360 | $1,420 |
| 18823 | Susquehanna County, PA | $910 | $950 | $1,230 | $1,610 | $1,680 |
| 18824 | Susquehanna County, PA | $750 | $780 | $1,010 | $1,340 | $1,400 |
| 18825 | Susquehanna County, PA | $820 | $860 | $1,110 | $1,450 | $1,540 |
| 18826 | Susquehanna County, PA | $1,030 | $1,080 | $1,400 | $1,830 | $1,920 |
| 18828 | Susquehanna County, PA | $850 | $890 | $1,150 | $1,470 | $1,580 |
| 18830 | Bradford County, PA | $880 | $920 | $1,180 | $1,530 | $1,630 |
| 18830 | Susquehanna County, PA | $880 | $920 | $1,180 | $1,530 | $1,630 |
| 18834 | Susquehanna County, PA | $820 | $860 | $1,110 | $1,450 | $1,520 |
| 18842 | Susquehanna County, PA | $820 | $870 | $1,120 | $1,460 | $1,560 |
| 18843 | Susquehanna County, PA | $770 | $800 | $1,040 | $1,360 | $1,420 |
| 18844 | Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA | $860 | $930 | $1,170 | $1,520 | $1,600 |
| 18844 | Susquehanna County, PA | $860 | $930 | $1,170 | $1,520 | $1,600 |
| 18847 | Susquehanna County, PA | $750 | $840 | $1,020 | $1,330 | $1,710 |
| 18847 | Wayne County, PA | $750 | $840 | $1,020 | $1,330 | $1,710 |
- 18413 · Susquehanna County, PA $1,120$1,470
- 18421 · Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA $1,130$1,470
- 18421 · Susquehanna County, PA $1,130$1,470
- 18421 · Wayne County, PA $1,130$1,470
- 18430 · Susquehanna County, PA $1,020$1,330
- 18430 · Wayne County, PA $1,020$1,330
- 18441 · Susquehanna County, PA $1,130$1,470
- 18446 · Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA $1,150$1,500
- 18446 · Susquehanna County, PA $1,150$1,500
- 18465 · Susquehanna County, PA $1,300$1,700
- 18465 · Wayne County, PA $1,300$1,700
- 18470 · Susquehanna County, PA $1,020$1,330
- 18470 · Wayne County, PA $1,020$1,330
- 18630 · Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA $1,200$1,580
- 18630 · Susquehanna County, PA $1,200$1,580
- 18801 · Susquehanna County, PA $1,040$1,360
- 18812 · Susquehanna County, PA $1,320$1,730
- 18816 · Susquehanna County, PA $1,120$1,450
- 18818 · Bradford County, PA $1,270$1,660
- 18818 · Susquehanna County, PA $1,270$1,660
- 18820 · Susquehanna County, PA $1,130$1,470
- 18821 · Susquehanna County, PA $1,080$1,410
- 18822 · Susquehanna County, PA $1,040$1,360
- 18823 · Susquehanna County, PA $1,230$1,610
- 18824 · Susquehanna County, PA $1,010$1,340
- 18825 · Susquehanna County, PA $1,110$1,450
- 18826 · Susquehanna County, PA $1,400$1,830
- 18828 · Susquehanna County, PA $1,150$1,470
- 18830 · Bradford County, PA $1,180$1,530
- 18830 · Susquehanna County, PA $1,180$1,530
- 18834 · Susquehanna County, PA $1,110$1,450
- 18842 · Susquehanna County, PA $1,120$1,460
- 18843 · Susquehanna County, PA $1,040$1,360
- 18844 · Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA $1,170$1,520
- 18844 · Susquehanna County, PA $1,170$1,520
- 18847 · Susquehanna County, PA $1,020$1,330
- 18847 · Wayne County, PA $1,020$1,330
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 Susquehanna County, 44% 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.
44%
of renter households spend 30% or more of their income on rent.
3,340 households rent in Susquehanna County
- Spend half or more of their income 24%
- Spend 30% or more, but less than half 20%
- Spend less than 30% 56%
Compared with the state and the country
- Susquehanna 44%
- Pennsylvania 48%
- United States 51%
Low-income apartments
Low-income apartments in Susquehanna County
HUD lists 10 properties with homes for low-income households in Susquehanna County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC) and HUD-assisted buildings. They run from the most low-income homes to the fewest.
- with tax credits (LIHTC)
- 4
- HUD-assisted
- 6
405 homes in all; 380 of them low-income, according to HUD.
- Montrose Square HUD-assisted 15 Church ST, Montrose 18801 80 low-income homes · For older adults · (570) 278-3849
- Turnpike Terrace Apartments HUD-assisted 600 Turnpike ST, Susquehanna 18847 50 low-income homes · For older adults · (570) 853-4113
- William Penn Apartments HUD-assisted 331 Main St, Forest City 18421 50 low-income homes · For older adults · (570) 785-5990
- Kime Apartments HUD-assisted 321 Main St, Great Bend 18821 50 homes, 49 low-income · For older adults · (570) 879-4944
- Prospect Park HUD-assisted 746 Prospect St, Susquehanna 18847 43 low-income homes · For families
- Meadows at Tiffany Pines Tax credit (LIHTC) 109 Tiffany Dr, Montrose 18801 40 low-income homes · 2 bd: 16 · 3 bd: 24 · In service since 2014 · For people with disabilities, families
- Emerson Southgate Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 3 Lackawanna Ave, Hallstead 18822 24 low-income homes · 1 bd: 22 · 2 bd: 2 · In service since 2010 · For older adults, people with disabilities
- New Milford Senior Housing Tax credit (LIHTC) 682 Church St, New Milford 18834 24 low-income homes · 1 bd: 22 · 2 bd: 2 · In service since 2013 · For older adults, people with disabilities
- Harford Village Apartments HUD-assisted 23 School St, Harford 18823 20 low-income homes · For older adults · (570) 434-2836
- Choconut Creek Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 26615 State Route 267, Friendsville 18818 24 homes
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 Susquehanna 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 Susquehanna 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 | $18,550 | $30,950 | $49,500 |
| 2 people | $21,640 | $35,350 | $56,550 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $39,750 | $63,600 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $44,150 | $70,650 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $47,700 | $76,350 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $51,250 | $82,000 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $54,750 | $87,650 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $58,300 | $93,300 |
Area median income: $88,300. HUD income limits by family size, Fiscal year 2026. Area: Susquehanna County, PA. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2026
Possible payment standard
- Studio $705 – $861
- 1 bedroom $738 – $902
- 2 bedrooms $954 – $1,166
- 3 bedrooms $1,247 – $1,525
- 4 bedrooms $1,306 – $1,596
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
- Susquehanna Co Housing/Redevelopment Auth Public housing and Section 8 vouchers · 253 vouchers (570) 278-3011 Susquehanna Co Housing/Redevelopment Auth: schra@epix.net
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 Susquehanna County
This HUD-approved agency has an office in Susquehanna County. They counsel for free or at low cost.
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Trehab
36 Public Ave, Montrose
- Pre-purchase counseling
Rental assistance programs
The ones that serve in Susquehanna 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 Susquehanna County. Change the rent, the deposit and the fees to yours: the numbers stay in your browser.
Count power on top of the rent: in Pennsylvania, the average home bill was $145 a month in 2024 (EIA). See electricity and gas costs
Your move
We use the place's fair market rent and the state's deposit rule.
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Cash to move in
$2,120
What you need before you get the keys.
What adds up
- First month
- $1,060
- Security deposit
- $1,060
- Total
- $2,120
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 Susquehanna County?
According to HUD (Fiscal year 2027): Studio: $783; 1 bedroom: $820; 2 bedrooms: $1,060; 3 bedrooms: $1,386; 4 bedrooms: $1,451. It covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone.
How much do you need to earn to rent in Susquehanna County?
Paying the 2-bedroom fair market rent ($1,060) without spending more than 30% of income takes $20.38 an hour full time, or $42,400 a year.
Who qualifies for Section 8 in Susquehanna County?
Generally, families with very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income. For 4 people, HUD's limit here is $44,150 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 Susquehanna 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 $954 and $1,166 a month. Your agency publishes its figure.
Does the fair market rent change by ZIP code in Susquehanna County?
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,010 in 18824 to $1,400 in 18826. 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 Susquehanna County?
HUD lists 10 properties with homes for low-income households in Susquehanna County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC) and HUD-assisted buildings. 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 Susquehanna County?
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Susquehanna County, 44% of renter households are in that position; in Pennsylvania, 48%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).