County FMR · HUD FY2026

St. Lawrence County Fair Market Rent

HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for St. Lawrence County, NY - 15% below the US average.

$816
1-bedroom FMR
$1,071
2-bedroom FMR
+0.7%
YoY change
-15%
vs US avg

The verdict

St. Lawrence is the 9th cheapest of 62 counties in New York by 2-bedroom FMR; nationally it ranks #1,415 most expensive of 3,145 HUD counties.

#1,415
most expensive of 3,145 US counties (2BR)
#9
cheapest of 62 in New York (2BR)
-38%
vs the state average
$32,640
income to afford it (30% rule)

Software Developers spend the smallest share of income on rent here (6.1%), while Fast Food and Counter Workers spend the most (27.8%); 15 of 15 common occupations here can afford a 1-bedroom at Fair Market Rent without exceeding the 30% threshold.

FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rent for St. Lawrence County, NY. Verify with HUD →

HUD sets the FY 2026 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent for St. Lawrence County, New York at $816 per month - the federal rental-assistance benchmark for this county. A 2-bedroom costs $1,071/mo and a studio is $742/mo. This is 15% lower than the national average of $959 and 38% below the New York average of $1,315.

Rent increased0.7% from FY 2025 ($810), roughly tracking inflation. Under the 30% rule, affordability starts near $32,640/year for a 1-bedroom.

FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in New York. Population: 108,670. Population has held roughly steady over the past five years (-1.6%, Census ACS). That's slower than New York's statewide growth of +1.3% over the same period.

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Area ST·LAWRENCE·COUNTY·NY·NY

St. Lawrence County, NY: $816/mo 1BR · #1415 of 3145 counties (2BR) · FY2026

  • FMR-AREA NY
  • 1BR-FMR $816
  • 2BR-FMR $1,071
  • RANK-MID #1,415
  • YOY-FLAT +0.7%
  • VSUS-BELOW -15%
  • VS-ST-LOW -38% NY
  • INC-ROOM 16%
  • POP-MID 109K
  • PHOTO-NEAR Kings County
  • VOUCH-90-110 $734–$898
  • FY-2026 FY2026

Photo-finish peer: Kings ($1,839 1BR gap)

Read with: How Fair Market Rent works

Fair Market Rents (2026)

Studio
State avg: $1,215 · US avg: $893
$742/mo
↑ 2.5% YoY -39% vs state -17% vs US
1 Bedroom
State avg: $1,315 · US avg: $959
$816/mo
↑ 0.7% YoY -38% vs state -15% vs US
2 Bedroom
State avg: $1,579 · US avg: $1,175
$1,071/mo
↑ 3.4% YoY -32% vs state -9% vs US
3 Bedroom
State avg: $1,976 · US avg: $1,525
$1,284/mo
↑ 2.9% YoY -35% vs state -16% vs US
4 Bedroom
State avg: $2,193 · US avg: $1,756
$1,418/mo
↑ 3.2% YoY -35% vs state -19% vs US

Year-over-Year Comparison

Bedrooms FY 2025 FY 2026 Change
Studio $724
$742
+$18 (+2.5%)
1 Bedroom $810
$816
+$6 (+0.7%)
2 Bedroom $1,036
$1,071
+$35 (+3.4%)
3 Bedroom $1,248
$1,284
+$36 (+2.9%)
4 Bedroom $1,374
$1,418
+$44 (+3.2%)

Rent Burden Analysis

How much of household income goes to rent in St. Lawrence County. The 30% threshold indicates cost burden.

Studio
14.4%
Affordable
Need $29,680/yr for 30% rule
1 Bedroom
15.8%
Affordable
Need $32,640/yr for 30% rule
2 Bedroom
20.8%
Affordable
Need $42,840/yr for 30% rule
3 Bedroom
24.9%
Affordable
Need $51,360/yr for 30% rule
4 Bedroom
27.5%
Affordable
Need $56,720/yr for 30% rule
How we calculate this

Rent burden = (FMR × 12) ÷ county median household income. Required income = (FMR × 12) ÷ 0.3, the federal 30%-of-gross-income rule HUD uses to define cost burden. Median household income is from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey; FMR is from HUD's FY2026 release. See methodology.

0%100%National avg22%20.8%
St. Lawrence County 2-bedroom rent burden
County median income: $61,900 · National avg burden: 21.7% ·View New York rent burden →

Where St. Lawrence sits among every US county

2-bedroom Fair Market Rent vs. all 3,145 HUD counties

$1,071 higher than 55% of 3,145 counties

$600–$800: 23 counties (1%). Below this entry. $800–$1,000: 1,406 counties (45%). Below this entry. $1,000–$1,200: 723 counties (23%). This entry sits in this band. $1,200–$1,400: 417 counties (13%). Above this entry. $1,400–$1,600: 181 counties (6%). Above this entry. $1,600–$1,800: 172 counties (5%). Above this entry. $1,800–$2,000: 108 counties (3%). Above this entry. $2,000–$2,200: 29 counties (1%). Above this entry. $2,200–$2,400: 40 counties (1%). Above this entry. $2,400–$2,600: 13 counties (0%). Above this entry. $2,600–$2,800: 9 counties (0%). Above this entry. $2,800–$3,000: 15 counties (0%). Above this entry. $3,000–$3,200: 3 counties (0%). Above this entry. $3,200–$3,400: 1 counties (0%). Above this entry. $3,400–$3,600: 1 counties (0%). Above this entry. $3,600–$3,800: 3 counties (0%). Above this entry. $3,800–$4,000: 0 counties (0%). Above this entry. $4,000–$4,200: 0 counties (0%). Above this entry. $4,200–$4,400: 1 counties (0%). Above this entry. This county $600 $4,400 every US county, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Fair Market Rents · FY2026

How St. Lawrence compares on 1-bedroom rent

1-bedroom FMR vs other New York counties

1BR FMR / mo

What this shows St. Lawrence is highlighted. Nearby New York counties by 1-bedroom FMR, highest to lowest: Kings County ($2,655), Queens County ($2,655), New York County ($2,655), Bronx County ($2,655), Suffolk County ($2,379), Nassau County ($2,379), St. Lawrence County (this county) ($816).

Source U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) As of FY2026

Can Common Jobs Afford Rent Here?

How a 1-bedroom at $816/mo compares to New York salaries for popular occupations (BLS wage data, 30%-of-income rule).

Occupation NY Salary Rent Burden Verdict
Software Developers $161,260 6.1% Affordable
General & Operations Managers $129,990 7.5% Affordable
Registered Nurses $105,600 9.3% Affordable
Accountants & Auditors $101,780 9.6% Affordable
Police & Sheriff's Patrol Officers $93,050 10.5% Affordable
Elementary School Teachers $82,480 11.9% Affordable
Electricians $77,460 12.6% Affordable
Paralegals & Legal Assistants $66,390 14.7% Affordable
Heavy & Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $60,520 16.2% Affordable
Customer Service Representatives $47,840 20.5% Affordable
Pharmacy Technicians $40,840 24% Affordable
Janitors & Cleaners $39,920 24.5% Affordable
Retail Salespersons $37,020 26.5% Affordable
Teaching Assistants $36,600 26.8% Affordable
Fast Food & Counter Workers $35,270 27.8% Affordable
Salaries: BLS OES (New York) median · 30% = affordable threshold · Try the salary calculator →

Rent Trends (2020–2026)

7-year Fair Market Rent history for St. Lawrence County. Shows how HUD rental rates have changed over time.

Over the 6-year span HUD has tracked for St. Lawrence (FY 2020-2026), the 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent has risen 22.7% overall, from $665 to $816. The increases have been fairly steady year to year, with no single jump exceeding 9.6% (FY 2023).

$650$700$750$800$850 FY2020FY2021FY2022FY2023FY2024FY2025FY2026 $816
St. Lawrence County 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent, FY2020–FY2026
Year Studio 1 BR 2 BR
FY 2026 ↑0.7% $742 $816 $1,071
FY 2025 ↑6.2% $724 $810 $1,036
FY 2024 ↑2.8% $661 $763 $940
FY 2023 ↑9.6% $646 $742 $909
FY 2022 ↓2.3% $594 $677 $827
FY 2021 ↑4.2% $620 $693 $857
FY 2020 $625 $665 $830
Total change (6yr): +22.7%
Annualized: +3.5%/yr
1 BR: $665 → $816

Part of the Massena-Ogdensburg, NY Micro Area

St. Lawrence County is a central county of the Massena-Ogdensburg, NY micropolitan statistical area.

Nationwide peers by 2BR FMR & rent burden

Two PlainRent-derived comparison paths for St. Lawrence County, both outside New York so the link neighborhoods are not the same-state geography lattice above. Axes stay disjoint: burden peers exclude the FMR peer set.

Similar 2-bedroom FMR

Nearest HUD 2BR Fair Market Rents outside NY (FY2026).

Linn County
IA · 2 BR $1,071/mo
Chaves County
NM · 2 BR $1,071/mo
Muscatine County
IA · 2 BR $1,071/mo
Decatur County
IN · 2 BR $1,071/mo

Similar rent burden

Nearest 2BR FMR as a share of median household income (outside NY).

Anoka County
MN · 20.8% of income · 2 BR $1,709/mo
Henderson County
TN · 20.8% of income · 2 BR $925/mo
Okanogan County
WA · 20.8% of income · 2 BR $1,043/mo
Douglas County
NE · 20.8% of income · 2 BR $1,368/mo

Nearby Counties in New York

Largest counties by population in New York

Showing the 8 largest of 61 other counties in New York.

Kings County
1 BR: $2,655/mo Pop: 2,679,620
Queens County
1 BR: $2,655/mo Pop: 2,360,826
New York County
1 BR: $2,655/mo Pop: 1,645,867
Suffolk County
1 BR: $2,379/mo Pop: 1,524,486
Bronx County
1 BR: $2,655/mo Pop: 1,443,229
Nassau County
1 BR: $2,379/mo Pop: 1,389,160
Westchester County
1 BR: $2,655/mo Pop: 997,904
Erie County
1 BR: $1,139/mo Pop: 951,232
View all counties in New York →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average rent in St. Lawrence County? ▼
The FY 2026 Fair Market Rent for a 1-bedroom in St. Lawrence County is $816 per month. A 2-bedroom is $1,071 and a studio is $742.
How does St. Lawrence County rent compare to the national average? ▼
Rent in St. Lawrence County is 15% below the national average. A 1-bedroom here costs $816 compared to $959 nationally.
Where does St. Lawrence County rank nationally for Fair Market Rent? ▼
According to HUD's FY 2026 Fair Market Rent schedule, St. Lawrence County's 2-bedroom FMR of $1,071 ranks #1,415 most expensive among 3,145 HUD counties, placing it in the middle half of HUD counties.
What income do I need to afford rent in St. Lawrence County? ▼
Based on the 30% affordability rule, you need an annual income of at least $32,640 ($2,720/month) to afford a 1-bedroom at Fair Market Rent in St. Lawrence County.
Is rent going up or down in St. Lawrence County? ▼
The 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent in St. Lawrence County increased by 0.7% from FY 2025 to FY 2026, going from $810 to $816.
Which jobs can afford rent in St. Lawrence County? ▼
Based on New York BLS salary data and the 30% affordability rule, jobs like Software Developers, General and Operations Managers, Registered Nurses can afford a 1-bedroom at $816/mo. 15 of 15 common occupations are affordable here.
How much has rent changed in St. Lawrence County over time? ▼
The 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent in St. Lawrence County went from $665 in FY 2020 to $816 in FY 2026, a total change of +22.7% over 6 years.
How does Fair Market Rent affect Section 8 vouchers in St. Lawrence County? ▼
In St. Lawrence County, the FY 2026 FMR of $816/mo for a 1-bedroom sets the baseline that local housing authorities use for Section 8 payment standards.
What does Fair Market Rent mean for St. Lawrence County? ▼
For St. Lawrence County, it's the specific 40th-percentile rent HUD publishes each year ($816/mo for a 1-bedroom in FY 2026).

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and HUD Fair Market Rents. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.

All federal data sources used on this page
  • HUD Fair Market Rents (FMR) - county-level fair-market rent estimates by bedroom count. huduser.gov/datasets/fmr
  • HUD Income Limits - area median income for affordability calculations. huduser.gov/datasets/il
  • HUD Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS) - rent burden and housing-cost distribution. huduser.gov/datasets/cp
  • U.S. Census Bureau ACS - county and metro housing characteristics + median rent. census.gov/programs-surveys/acs
  • BLS Consumer Price Index, Rent of Primary Residence - rent inflation by metro. bls.gov/cpi
  • IRS Migration Data (SOI) - interstate migration aggregates affecting county demand. irs.gov/statistics/migration
  • BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics - state-level median wages by occupation, used for job affordability analysis. bls.gov/oes

Every figure on PlainRent is rendered directly from HUD's published Fair Market Rent records, no number is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of FY 2026.