Orange County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in New York. Population: 401,237.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$1,364/mo
↑ 4.3% YoY
+53% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$1,549/mo
↑ 3.8% YoY
+62% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,979/mo
↑ 3.8% YoY
+68% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$2,511/mo
↑ 3.2% YoY
+65% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$2,694/mo
↑ 2.4% YoY
+53% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,308 | $1,364 | +$56 (+4.3%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,492 | $1,549 | +$57 (+3.8%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,907 | $1,979 | +$72 (+3.8%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $2,433 | $2,511 | +$78 (+3.2%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $2,631 | $2,694 | +$63 (+2.4%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$61,960
$5,163/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$79,160
$6,597/month gross
Other Counties in New York
Schenectady County
1 BR: $1,417/mo
Hamilton County
1 BR: $1,089/mo
Tioga County
1 BR: $868/mo
Albany County
1 BR: $1,417/mo
Ontario County
1 BR: $1,256/mo
Bronx County
1 BR: $2,655/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.