Suffolk County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in New York. Population: 1,524,486.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$1,992/mo
↑ 7.8% YoY
+123% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$2,379/mo
↑ 6.2% YoY
+148% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$2,747/mo
↑ 6.2% YoY
+134% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$3,563/mo
↑ 6.3% YoY
+134% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$3,768/mo
↑ 4.9% YoY
+115% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,848 | $1,992 | +$144 (+7.8%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $2,241 | $2,379 | +$138 (+6.2%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $2,586 | $2,747 | +$161 (+6.2%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $3,352 | $3,563 | +$211 (+6.3%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $3,591 | $3,768 | +$177 (+4.9%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$95,160
$7,930/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$109,880
$9,157/month gross
Other Counties in New York
Jefferson County
1 BR: $1,071/mo
Wyoming County
1 BR: $844/mo
Tioga County
1 BR: $868/mo
Warren County
1 BR: $1,066/mo
Broome County
1 BR: $868/mo
Wayne 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.