Rent in Cattaraugus County, NY at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,007$12,084 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,014 (+0.7%)How much rent can you afford in Cattaraugus County, NY?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
Rent in Cattaraugus County, NY by bedroom, and the pay it takes
Income needed keeps rent at 30% of gross pay; the hourly figure assumes one full-time job, 2,080 hours a year.
| Size | A month | A year | Income needed | Hourly wage needed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $778 | $9,336 | $31,120 | $14.96/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $783 | $9,396 | $31,320 | $15.06/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,007 | $12,084 | $40,280 | $19.37/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,232 | $14,784 | $49,280 | $23.69/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,420 | $17,040 | $56,800 | $27.31/hr |
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Rent in Cattaraugus County, NY: common questions
How much is rent going up in Cattaraugus County, NY in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,014 for a two-bedroom, up 0.7% from $1,007. A one-bedroom goes from $783 to $794, a studio from $778 to $742.
These are HUD's estimates of what a typical recently rented unit costs, used for housing vouchers. A landlord's increase on your lease follows your lease and your state's rules, not this figure.
What is the average rent in Cattaraugus County, NY?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $783 for a one-bedroom and $1,007 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $12,084 a year for the two-bedroom.
It is not an average of current listings. HUD sets it at the rent 40% of recent movers paid or less for a standard unit, so asking rents on newer places usually run higher.
How much do you need to make to afford rent in Cattaraugus County, NY?
To keep a $1,007 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $19.37 an hour, or $40,280 a year. A one-bedroom at $783 takes $15.06 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Cattaraugus County, NY?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $778, one bedroom $783, two $1,007, three $1,232 and four $1,420 a month.
Is rent affordable in Cattaraugus County, NY?
For the typical household, earning $59,540 a year ($4,962 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,007 takes 20.3% of income. Under 30% is the usual line for affordable; this is under it.
How is the income needed for rent worked out?
Rent for a year divided by 0.30, the share of gross income HUD treats as affordable: ($1,007 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $40,280. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $19.37 an hour.