Rent in Fayette City, PA
A 2-bedroom in Fayette City, PA (ZIP 15438) typically rents for about $850 a month, with a range of $689–$1,010. Owner-occupied homes in Fayette County pay about 1.12% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $780 | $780–$1,075 | 1 |
| 1 bed | $787 | $734–$840 | 1 |
| 2 beds | $850 | $689–$1,010 | 1 |
| 3 beds | $1,266 | $1,232–$1,300 | 1 |
| 4 beds | $1,420 | $1,420–$1,925 | 1 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026), Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
Fayette City ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Fayette City, PA?
- About $850 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $689–$1,010. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Fayette City, PA?
- About $787 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $734–$840. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Fayette City, PA?
- About $1,266 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,232–$1,300. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Fayette City, PA?
- About $780 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $780–$1,075. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Fayette City, PA?
- About $1,420 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,420–$1,925. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the property tax rate in Fayette City, PA?
- Owner-occupied homes in Fayette County pay a typical 1.12% of their value a year (Census ACS, median taxes paid ÷ median home value, Dec 31, 2024). Investors often pay more after a purchase: the home is reassessed at the sale price and there is no homestead exemption.
- What is the current 30-year mortgage rate?
- The 30-year fixed rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these Fayette City rent figures come from?
- HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026), Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).