How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Swatara Township (Dauphin County), PA?
In Swatara Township (Dauphin County), PA, the median gross rent for a two-bedroom home is $1,194 (±$112) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25031).
A one-bedroom home rents for a median of $972 (±$197).
A three-bedroom home rents for a median of $1,829 (±$190).
HUD’s fiscal year 2027 Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in the Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA MSA is $1,598.
Figures last updated on .
- Studio
- $860 (±$263)
- 1 bedroom
- $972 (±$197)
- 2 bedrooms
- $1,194 (±$112)
- 3 bedrooms
- $1,829 (±$190)
Rent by bedroom count in Swatara Township (Dauphin County)
| Swatara Township (Dauphin County) | Dauphin County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $860 (±$263) | $944 (±$81) | $1,034 (±$23) | $1,248 |
| 1 bedroom | $972 (±$197) | $993 (±$35) | $1,025 (±$10) | $1,235 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,194 (±$112) | $1,285 (±$36) | $1,245 (±$7) | $1,407 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,829 (±$190) | $1,473 (±$58) | $1,373 (±$11) | $1,584 |
| 4 bedrooms | $828 (±$50) | $1,298 (±$155) | $1,480 (±$24) | $1,957 |
| 5 or more bedrooms | $1,404 (±$79) | $1,378 (±$218) | $1,477 (±$55) | $2,074 |
A median for a bedroom size is published only where enough renting households of that size were surveyed; a dash means the Census Bureau did not publish one.
Census rents against HUD’s Fair Market Rent, fiscal year 2027
| Census median, this place | HUD Fair Market Rent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $972 (±$197) | $1,285 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,194 (±$112) | $1,598 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,829 (±$190) | $2,055 |
A Fair Market Rent is HUD’s estimate of the gross rent of a modest rental home across the whole HUD area, set for the voucher program; the Census median is what renting households in this place reported paying.
The two answer different questions and are not expected to match.
Median gross rent, 2 bedrooms in places near Swatara Township (Dauphin County)
| Place | Distance | Median gross rent, 2 bedrooms | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swatara Township (Dauphin County) | — | $1,194 (±$112) | — |
| Steelton | 1.8 mi | $1,063 (±$260) | Not measurably different |
| Paxtang | 1.9 mi | $1,195 (±$128) | Not measurably different |
| Highspire | 2.8 mi | $1,085 (±$57) | Not measurably different |
| Lower Swatara Township | 3.1 mi | $1,545 (±$658) | Not measurably different |
| Progress | 3.5 mi | $1,314 (±$59) | Not measurably different |
| Colonial Park | 3.6 mi | $1,396 (±$60) | Higher |
| New Cumberland | 4.1 mi | $1,175 (±$112) | Not measurably different |
| Harrisburg | 4.7 mi | $1,098 (±$49) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Colonial Park, PA ($1,396).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median gross rent, 2 bedrooms across Dauphin County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median gross rent, 2 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Lower Swatara Township | $1,545 (±$658) |
| 4 | Susquehanna Township (Dauphin County) | $1,531 (±$99) |
| 5 | Lower Paxton Township | $1,431 (±$48) |
| 6 | Middletown | $1,334 (±$48) |
| 7 | Derry Township (Dauphin County) | $1,327 (±$54) |
| 8 | Paxtang | $1,195 (±$128) |
| 9 | Swatara Township (Dauphin County) | $1,194 (±$112) |
| 10 | Hummelstown | $1,171 (±$359) |
| 11 | Dauphin | $1,160 (±$109) |
| 12 | Upper Paxton Township | $1,141 (±$758) |
| 13 | Royalton | $1,136 (±$132) |
| 14 | Londonderry Township (Dauphin County) | $1,110 (±$514) |
| 15 | Harrisburg | $1,098 (±$49) |
Showing 13 of 32 places in Dauphin County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Swatara Township (Dauphin County) include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Bressler, Enhaut, Lawnton, Rutherford.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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How much is a one-bedroom apartment in Swatara Township (Dauphin County)?
The median gross rent for a one-bedroom home in Swatara Township (Dauphin County), PA is $972 (±$197) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How much is a two-bedroom apartment in Swatara Township (Dauphin County)?
The median gross rent for a two-bedroom home in Swatara Township (Dauphin County), PA is $1,194 (±$112) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How much does a three-bedroom rental cost in Swatara Township (Dauphin County)?
The median gross rent for a three-bedroom home in Swatara Township (Dauphin County), PA is $1,829 (±$190) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Median Gross Rent by Bedrooms (B25031), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Swatara township, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania
- HUD Fair Market Rents, fiscal year 2027: Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA MSA
- HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, fiscal year 2027
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA MSA
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Swatara township, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:75672, in state:42 county:043).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
B25031_002E, B25031_002M, B25031_003E, B25031_003M, B25031_004E, B25031_004M, B25031_005E, B25031_005M, B25031_006E, B25031_006M, B25031_007E, B25031_007M
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Figures last updated on .
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