Rent by ZIP · Albany County
Rent in Albany, NY 12222
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $2,570 (+38.9% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $2,242 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,860 | $1,320 | +40.9% | $1,674–2,046 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $2,140 | $1,540 | +39% | $1,926–2,354 | $2,185 ±$383 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,570 | $1,850 | +38.9% | $2,313–2,827 | $2,563 ±$299 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,060 | $2,220 | +37.8% | $2,754–3,366 | – |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,380 | $2,450 | +38% | $3,042–3,718 | – |
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 12222
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12211 | Albany | $2,320 | $1,596 |
| 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 |
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.