PlainRent

Binghamton, NY MSA

FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents for the Binghamton, NY MSA metro area. Population: 246,709.

Fair Market Rents (2026)

Studio
National avg: $893
$783/mo
↓ 9.9% YoY -12% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$868/mo
↓ 7.6% YoY -9% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,103/mo
↓ 7.2% YoY -6% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,412/mo
↓ 7.9% YoY -7% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,622/mo
↓ 7.4% YoY -8% vs US

Year-over-Year Comparison

Bedrooms FY 2025 FY 2026 Change
Studio $869 $783 $-86 (-9.9%)
1 Bedroom $939 $868 $-71 (-7.6%)
2 Bedroom $1,188 $1,103 $-85 (-7.2%)
3 Bedroom $1,533 $1,412 $-121 (-7.9%)
4 Bedroom $1,752 $1,622 $-130 (-7.4%)

Affordability Snapshot

Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:

Required annual income for 1 BR
$34,720
$2,893/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$44,120
$3,677/month gross

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.