Ulster County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in New York. Population: 182,153.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$1,303/mo
↓ 4.9% YoY
+46% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$1,386/mo
↑ 1.1% YoY
+45% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,818/mo
↑ 1.1% YoY
+55% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$2,245/mo
↓ 1.4% YoY
+47% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$2,407/mo
↓ 2.4% YoY
+37% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,370 | $1,303 | $-67 (-4.9%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,371 | $1,386 | +$15 (+1.1%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,799 | $1,818 | +$19 (+1.1%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $2,278 | $2,245 | $-33 (-1.4%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $2,466 | $2,407 | $-59 (-2.4%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$55,440
$4,620/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$72,720
$6,060/month gross
Other Counties in New York
Monroe County
1 BR: $1,256/mo
Chenango County
1 BR: $855/mo
Clinton County
1 BR: $980/mo
Schuyler County
1 BR: $875/mo
Herkimer County
1 BR: $926/mo
Putnam 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.