Rent by ZIP · Rensselaer County
Rent in Rensselaer, NY 12144
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,970 (+1.5% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,366 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,420 | $1,390 | +2.2% | $1,278–1,562 | $1,500 ±$525 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,640 | $1,610 | +1.9% | $1,476–1,804 | $1,006 ±$122 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,970 | $1,940 | +1.5% | $1,773–2,167 | $1,579 ±$176 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,350 | $2,330 | +0.9% | $2,115–2,585 | $1,707 ±$202 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,590 | $2,570 | +0.8% | $2,331–2,849 | – |
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 12144
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12143 | Ravena | $1,540 | $1,318 |
| 12147 | Rensselaerville | $1,740 | – |
| 12140 | Poestenkill | $1,540 | – |
| 12148 | Rexford | $1,540 | $3,362 |
| 12139 | Piseco | $1,290 | – |
| 12149 | Richmondville | $1,540 | $845 |
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.