Essex County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in New York. Population: 37,314.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$891/mo
↑ 7.6% YoY
-0% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$903/mo
↑ 6.5% YoY
-6% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,185/mo
↑ 9.2% YoY
+1% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,455/mo
↑ 3.4% YoY
-5% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,645/mo
↑ 2.7% YoY
-6% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $828 | $891 | +$63 (+7.6%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $848 | $903 | +$55 (+6.5%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,085 | $1,185 | +$100 (+9.2%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,407 | $1,455 | +$48 (+3.4%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,602 | $1,645 | +$43 (+2.7%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$36,120
$3,010/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$47,400
$3,950/month gross
Other Counties in New York
Genesee County
1 BR: $953/mo
Chautauqua County
1 BR: $754/mo
Orleans County
1 BR: $1,256/mo
Livingston County
1 BR: $1,256/mo
Richmond County
1 BR: $2,655/mo
Oneida County
1 BR: $926/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.