Rent in Howard, PA
A 2-bedroom in Howard, PA (ZIP 16841) typically rents for about $763 a month, with a range of $763–$1,537. Owner-occupied homes in Centre County pay about 1.05% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.24% in the week of Oct 29, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,274 | $1,274 | 1 |
| 1 bed | $1,188 | $1,188–$1,282 | 1 |
| 2 beds | $763 | $763–$1,537 | 1 |
| 3 beds | $950 | $950–$1,977 | 1 |
| 4 beds | $1,145 | $1,145–$2,020 | 1 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
Howard ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Howard, PA?
- About $763 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $763–$1,537. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Howard, PA?
- About $1,188 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,188–$1,282. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Howard, PA?
- About $950 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $950–$1,977. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Howard, PA?
- About $1,274 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,274. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Howard, PA?
- About $1,145 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,145–$2,020. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the property tax rate in Howard, PA?
- Owner-occupied homes in Centre County pay a typical 1.05% 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 7.24% in the week of Oct 29, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these Howard rent figures come from?
- Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).