Rent by ZIP · Essex County
Rent in Essex, NY 12936
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,580 (-9.7% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $910 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,190 | $1,320 | -9.8% | $1,071–1,309 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $1,200 | $1,330 | -9.8% | $1,080–1,320 | – |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,580 | $1,750 | -9.7% | $1,422–1,738 | $1,167 ±$439 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,940 | $2,150 | -9.8% | $1,746–2,134 | – |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,190 | $2,430 | -9.9% | $1,971–2,409 | – |
Small Area FMRs for the Essex 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 Essex County, NY, 2 bedrooms: $1,171.
What renters pay in 12936
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12935 | Ellenburg Depot | $1,130 | $877 |
| 12937 | Fort Covington | $1,010 | – |
| 12934 | Ellenburg Center | $1,130 | – |
| 12939 | Gabriels | $1,010 | – |
| 12932 | Elizabethtown | $1,070 | $761 |
| 12941 | Jay | $1,480 | $1,333 |
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.