Jefferson County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in New York. Population: 117,445.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$969/mo
↑ 9.0% YoY
+9% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$1,071/mo
↑ 9.6% YoY
+12% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,405/mo
↑ 9.6% YoY
+20% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,907/mo
↑ 9.6% YoY
+25% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$2,340/mo
↑ 9.7% YoY
+33% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $889 | $969 | +$80 (+9.0%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $977 | $1,071 | +$94 (+9.6%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,282 | $1,405 | +$123 (+9.6%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,740 | $1,907 | +$167 (+9.6%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $2,133 | $2,340 | +$207 (+9.7%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$42,840
$3,570/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$56,200
$4,683/month gross
Other Counties in New York
Steuben County
1 BR: $871/mo
Clinton County
1 BR: $980/mo
Cayuga County
1 BR: $889/mo
Otsego County
1 BR: $965/mo
Madison County
1 BR: $1,123/mo
Kings 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.