Cayuga County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in New York. Population: 76,171.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$884/mo
↑ 7.8% YoY
-1% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$889/mo
↑ 7.6% YoY
-7% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,124/mo
↑ 5.4% YoY
-4% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,463/mo
↑ 7.3% YoY
-4% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,679/mo
↑ 5.7% YoY
-4% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $820 | $884 | +$64 (+7.8%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $826 | $889 | +$63 (+7.6%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,066 | $1,124 | +$58 (+5.4%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,363 | $1,463 | +$100 (+7.3%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,588 | $1,679 | +$91 (+5.7%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$35,560
$2,963/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$44,960
$3,747/month gross
Other Counties in New York
Steuben County
1 BR: $871/mo
Nassau County
1 BR: $2,379/mo
Dutchess County
1 BR: $1,549/mo
Genesee County
1 BR: $953/mo
Chenango County
1 BR: $855/mo
Madison County
1 BR: $1,123/mo
Data source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, FY 2026 Fair Market Rents. Fair Market Rents represent the 40th percentile of gross rents for standard quality units in each area.