Rent comparison · HUD FY2026

Genesee County vs Kings County

How do Genesee County and Kings County rents compare? A side-by-side FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rent breakdown, studio through 4-bedroom.

$953
Genesee County (1BR)
$2,655
Kings County (1BR)
−64%
1BR difference

Side-by-side FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rent comparison. Data from U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

County
Genesee County
$953/mo 1BR
Population: 58,204
County
Kings County
$2,655/mo 1BR
Population: 2,679,620

A 1-bedroom in Genesee County is 64% cheaper than Kings County at the HUD Fair Market Rent level ($953 vs $2,655). Both figures are the 40th percentile of gross rents (utilities included, telephone excluded) set by HUD for the federal fiscal year 2026. Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in each area are set between 90% and 110% of these FMR numbers. Source: HUD Fair Market Rents.

How Do Rents Compare By Bedroom?

Bedrooms Genesee County Kings County Difference
Studio $805 $2,529 −$1724 (-68%)
1 Bedroom $953 $2,655 −$1702 (-64%)
2 Bedroom $1,168 $2,910 −$1742 (-60%)
3 Bedroom $1,400 $3,644 −$2244 (-62%)
4 Bedroom $1,546 $3,959 −$2413 (-61%)

vs US National Average

National average 1BR: $959. Genesee County is 1% below the US average. Kings County is 177% above.

Sources: HUD Fair Market Rents FY 2026. Population and median income from U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).