Rent by ZIP · Albany County
Rent in Albany, NY 12210
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,550 (-1.9% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,135 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,120 | $1,130 | -0.9% | $1,008–1,232 | $1,014 ±$513 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,290 | $1,320 | -2.3% | $1,161–1,419 | $1,071 ±$96 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,550 | $1,580 | -1.9% | $1,395–1,705 | $1,195 ±$194 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,850 | $1,890 | -2.1% | $1,665–2,035 | $1,353 ±$115 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,040 | $2,090 | -2.4% | $1,836–2,244 | – |
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 12210
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12209 | Albany | $1,570 | $1,225 |
| 12211 | Albany | $2,320 | $1,596 |
| 12208 | Albany | $1,730 | $1,494 |
| 12207 | Albany | $1,970 | $1,164 |
| 12206 | Albany | $1,700 | $1,236 |
| 12205 | Albany | $1,900 | $1,384 |
Fair Market Rents across Albany 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.