Montgomery County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in New York. Population: 49,624.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$892/mo
↑ 16.6% YoY
-0% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$899/mo
↑ 4.1% YoY
-6% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,102/mo
↑ 7.4% YoY
-6% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,381/mo
↑ 5.7% YoY
-9% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,484/mo
↑ 8.5% YoY
-15% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $765 | $892 | +$127 (+16.6%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $864 | $899 | +$35 (+4.1%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,026 | $1,102 | +$76 (+7.4%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,306 | $1,381 | +$75 (+5.7%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,368 | $1,484 | +$116 (+8.5%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$35,960
$2,997/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$44,080
$3,673/month gross
Other Counties in New York
Columbia County
1 BR: $1,263/mo
Rensselaer County
1 BR: $1,417/mo
Wyoming County
1 BR: $844/mo
Cortland County
1 BR: $960/mo
Chautauqua County
1 BR: $754/mo
Delaware County
1 BR: $884/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.