Rent by ZIP · Essex County
Rent in Lake Placid, NY 12946
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,290 (0% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,131 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $940 | $970 | -3.1% | $846–1,034 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $990 | $980 | +1% | $891–1,089 | $813 ±$199 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,290 | $1,290 | 0% | $1,161–1,419 | $1,196 ±$87 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,570 | $1,580 | -0.6% | $1,413–1,727 | $1,979 ±$692 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,800 | $1,790 | +0.6% | $1,620–1,980 | – |
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 12946
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12945 | Lake Clear | $1,030 | – |
| 12944 | Keeseville | $1,320 | $900 |
| 12943 | Keene Valley | $1,520 | – |
| 12942 | Keene | $1,760 | – |
| 12950 | Lewis | $1,440 | – |
| 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.