Rent by ZIP · Rensselaer County
Rent in Petersburg, NY 12138
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,790 (+8.5% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,125 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,290 | $1,180 | +9.3% | $1,161–1,419 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $1,490 | $1,370 | +8.8% | $1,341–1,639 | $863 ±$201 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,790 | $1,650 | +8.5% | $1,611–1,969 | – |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,130 | $1,980 | +7.6% | $1,917–2,343 | $1,167 ±$1,121 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,350 | $2,180 | +7.8% | $2,115–2,585 | $1,400 ±$198 |
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.
What renters pay in 12138
How rents are spread
Share of renter households paying cash rent, by monthly gross rent (rent plus utilities).
Nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP | Place | 2-bedroom FMR | Census median, 2 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12137 | Pattersonville | $1,540 | – |
| 12139 | Piseco | $1,290 | – |
| 12136 | Old Chatham | $1,730 | – |
| 12140 | Poestenkill | $1,540 | – |
| 12134 | Northville | $1,540 | $956 |
| 12143 | Ravena | $1,540 | $1,318 |
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.