Rent by ZIP · Essex County
Rent in Schroon Lake, NY 12870
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,280 (+1.6% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $516 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $940 | $950 | -1.1% | $846–1,034 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $980 | $980 | 0% | $882–1,078 | $469 ±$43 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,280 | $1,260 | +1.6% | $1,152–1,408 | – |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,570 | $1,580 | -0.6% | $1,413–1,727 | – |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,780 | $1,740 | +2.3% | $1,602–1,958 | – |
Small Area FMRs for the Essex County, NY. This ZIP code is in more than one HUD area; figures are for the main one. 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 Essex County, NY, 2 bedrooms: $1,171.
What renters pay in 12870
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12871 | Schuylerville | $1,540 | $1,309 |
| 12873 | Shushan | $1,320 | – |
| 12866 | Saratoga Springs | $2,330 | $1,866 |
| 12874 | Silver Bay | $1,220 | – |
| 12865 | Salem | $1,220 | $950 |
| 12863 | Rock City Falls | $1,540 | – |
Fair Market Rents across Essex 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.