Rent by ZIP · Albany County
Rent in Albany, NY 12211
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $2,320 (+3.1% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $2,957 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,680 | $1,610 | +4.3% | $1,512–1,848 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $1,930 | $1,870 | +3.2% | $1,737–2,123 | – |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,320 | $2,250 | +3.1% | $2,088–2,552 | $1,596 ±$303 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,760 | $2,700 | +2.2% | $2,484–3,036 | $1,398 ±$600 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,050 | $2,980 | +2.3% | $2,745–3,355 | $1,946 ±$1,296 |
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 12211
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12210 | Albany | $1,550 | $1,195 |
| 12209 | Albany | $1,570 | $1,225 |
| 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.