Rent by ZIP · Columbia County
Rent in Germantown, NY 12526
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,620 (+2.5% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,252 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,360 | $1,380 | -1.4% | $1,224–1,496 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $1,400 | $1,390 | +0.7% | $1,260–1,540 | – |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,620 | $1,580 | +2.5% | $1,458–1,782 | $1,315 ±$800 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,980 | $1,910 | +3.7% | $1,782–2,178 | – |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,130 | $2,090 | +1.9% | $1,917–2,343 | – |
Small Area FMRs for the Columbia County, NY. 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 Columbia County, NY, 2 bedrooms: $1,503.
What renters pay in 12526
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12525 | Gardiner | $2,120 | $1,878 |
| 12524 | Fishkill | $2,620 | $2,290 |
| 12528 | Highland | $2,190 | $1,686 |
| 12523 | Elizaville | $1,440 | $1,158 |
| 12529 | Hillsdale | $1,350 | $1,137 |
| 12522 | Dover Plains | $1,790 | $1,792 |
Fair Market Rents across Columbia 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.