Rent by ZIP · Rensselaer County
Rent in Melrose, NY 12121
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,540 (+4.8% vs FY2026).
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,100 | $1,060 | +3.8% | $990–1,210 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $1,280 | $1,220 | +4.9% | $1,152–1,408 | – |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,540 | $1,470 | +4.8% | $1,386–1,694 | – |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,840 | $1,770 | +4% | $1,656–2,024 | – |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,030 | $1,950 | +4.1% | $1,827–2,233 | – |
Small Area FMRs for the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY MSA. Fair Market Rents include utilities. The voucher range is the typical 90–110% band; your housing authority sets the actual payment standard.
Area-wide FMR for Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY MSA, 2 bedrooms: $1,711.
The Census doesn't publish reliable rent figures for this ZIP code, usually because few homes here are rented.
Nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP | Place | 2-bedroom FMR | Census median, 2 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12120 | Medusa | $1,740 | – |
| 12122 | Middleburgh | $1,540 | $1,296 |
| 12123 | Nassau | $1,540 | $1,008 |
| 12118 | Mechanicville | $1,560 | $1,360 |
| 12117 | Mayfield | $1,040 | $935 |
| 12125 | New Lebanon | $1,300 | $971 |
Fair Market Rents across Rensselaer County, NY · All NY counties · What is Fair Market Rent?
Sources: HUD Small Area and county Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026); U.S. Census Bureau, 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates. Census figures are survey estimates (±90% margin of error) and trail today's market. Place name from GeoNames. About the data.