Columbia County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in New York. Population: 61,469.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$1,249/mo
↑ 6.7% YoY
+40% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$1,263/mo
↑ 7.0% YoY
+32% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,434/mo
↑ 6.5% YoY
+22% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,730/mo
↑ 6.6% YoY
+13% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,899/mo
↑ 6.3% YoY
+8% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,171 | $1,249 | +$78 (+6.7%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,180 | $1,263 | +$83 (+7.0%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,347 | $1,434 | +$87 (+6.5%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,623 | $1,730 | +$107 (+6.6%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,786 | $1,899 | +$113 (+6.3%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$50,520
$4,210/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$57,360
$4,780/month gross
Other Counties in New York
Orleans County
1 BR: $1,256/mo
Clinton County
1 BR: $980/mo
Otsego County
1 BR: $965/mo
New York County
1 BR: $2,655/mo
Wayne County
1 BR: $1,256/mo
Ontario County
1 BR: $1,256/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.