Rent comparison · HUD FY2026
Orange County vs New York
How do Orange County and New York rents compare? A side-by-side FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rent breakdown, studio through 4-bedroom.
- $1,549
- Orange County (1BR)
- $1,315
- New York (1BR)
- +18%
- 1BR difference
Side-by-side FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rent comparison. Data from U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
A 1-bedroom in Orange County is 18% more expensive than New York at the HUD Fair Market Rent level ($1,549 vs $1,315). 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 | Orange County | New York | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,364 | $1,215 | +$149 (+12%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,549 | $1,315 | +$234 (+18%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,979 | $1,579 | +$400 (+25%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $2,511 | $1,976 | +$535 (+27%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $2,694 | $2,193 | +$501 (+23%) |
vs US National Average
National average 1BR: $959. Orange County is 62% above the US average. New York is 37% above.
Sources: HUD Fair Market Rents FY 2026. Population and median income from U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).