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Section 8 rent in Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA

FY2025 HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents for the Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA MSA, covering 83 ZIP codes.

$1,292Avg 2BR FMR / mo
$1,421Avg 2BR at 110% Standard
83ZIP Codes

Fair market rent by bedroom count

Base SAFMR across all ZIP codes in this market. Housing authorities may set payment standards between 90% and 110% of these rates.

BedroomsLowest ZIPAverageHighest ZIPAvg 110% Standard
Studio$790$898$1,420$988
1 Bedroom$920$1,044$1,560$1,148
2 Bedrooms$1,150$1,292$1,860$1,421
3 Bedrooms$1,480$1,661$2,240$1,828
4 Bedrooms$1,530$1,722$2,550$1,894

Small multifamily Section 8 income

Estimated gross monthly and annual rent for 2-to-4 unit properties, assuming every unit is rented to Section 8 at this market's average fair market rent. Small multifamily is a favorite for long-term buy-and-hold investors stacking stable voucher income across multiple doors.

Property TypeUnit MixGross Monthly RentGross Annual Rent
Duplex2 × 2BR$2,584$31,008
Triplex3 × 2BR$3,876$46,512
Fourplex4 × 2BR$5,168$62,016
Fourplex4 × 3BR$6,644$79,728

Gross scheduled rent before vacancy, maintenance and management. Run any Pennsylvania multifamily listing through RealG to model it against real operating costs, or try the rental property calculator.

Highest-paying ZIP codes

Top 15 of 83 ZIP codes in this market, ranked by 2-bedroom SAFMR.

ZIP Code1BR2BR3BR4BR
19405 $1,560 $1,860 $2,240 $2,550
17050 $1,400 $1,720 $2,210 $2,280
17036 $1,320 $1,620 $2,080 $2,150
17112 $1,300 $1,600 $2,060 $2,120
17093 $1,260 $1,560 $2,000 $2,070
17055 $1,260 $1,550 $1,990 $2,060
17110 $1,250 $1,540 $1,980 $2,040
17011 $1,230 $1,510 $1,950 $2,010
17111 $1,230 $1,510 $1,940 $2,000
17078 $1,170 $1,480 $1,880 $1,990
17033 $1,190 $1,470 $1,890 $1,950
17027 $1,180 $1,460 $1,900 $1,970
17240 $1,170 $1,440 $1,870 $1,980
17001 $1,150 $1,420 $1,830 $1,880
17072 $1,150 $1,420 $1,830 $1,880

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Frequently asked questions

How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA?
For FY2025, the average 2-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent in the Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA MSA is $1,292 per month, ranging from $1,150 to $1,860 depending on ZIP code. Local housing authorities may set payment standards between 90% and 110% of these rates, so the average 2-bedroom payment standard can reach $1,421.
What is a Small Area Fair Market Rent (SAFMR)?
SAFMRs are fair market rents that HUD publishes at the ZIP code level instead of one rate for a whole metro area. They reflect what modest rental housing actually costs in each ZIP, which means higher payment standards in more expensive neighborhoods. Housing choice voucher payments in this market are based on these rates.
Why do rents vary so much between ZIP codes here?
In Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA, 2-bedroom SAFMRs run from $1,150 to $1,860 per month. HUD sets each ZIP's rate from local rent data, so neighborhoods with stronger rental markets get higher voucher payment standards. For investors, the spread matters: the same house price can produce very different Section 8 rents a few ZIP codes apart.
How do I find Section 8 investment properties in Pennsylvania?
RealG searches live listings across Pennsylvania, runs Section 8 numbers on every property using these HUD rates, and grades each deal A through D against your buying criteria. You can start free with no credit card and see graded deals in this market in minutes.

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