New York County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in New York. Population: 1,645,867.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$2,529/mo
↑ 13.3% YoY
+183% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$2,655/mo
↑ 13.9% YoY
+177% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$2,910/mo
↑ 12.8% YoY
+148% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$3,644/mo
↑ 13.3% YoY
+139% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$3,959/mo
↑ 14.1% YoY
+125% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,233 | $2,529 | +$296 (+13.3%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $2,330 | $2,655 | +$325 (+13.9%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $2,580 | $2,910 | +$330 (+12.8%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $3,215 | $3,644 | +$429 (+13.3%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $3,469 | $3,959 | +$490 (+14.1%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$106,200
$8,850/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$116,400
$9,700/month gross
Other Counties in New York
Kings County
1 BR: $2,655/mo
Montgomery County
1 BR: $899/mo
St. Lawrence County
1 BR: $816/mo
Nassau County
1 BR: $2,379/mo
Yates County
1 BR: $836/mo
Chautauqua County
1 BR: $754/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.