Rent in Cayuga County, NY at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,124$13,488 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,074 (−4.4%)How much rent can you afford in Cayuga 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 Cayuga 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 | $884 | $10,608 | $35,360 | $17.00/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $889 | $10,668 | $35,560 | $17.10/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,124 | $13,488 | $44,960 | $21.62/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,463 | $17,556 | $58,520 | $28.13/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,679 | $20,148 | $67,160 | $32.29/hr |
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Rent in Cayuga County, NY: common questions
How much is rent going down in Cayuga County, NY in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,074 for a two-bedroom, down 4.4% from $1,124. A one-bedroom goes from $889 to $877, a studio from $884 to $872.
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 Cayuga County, NY?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $889 for a one-bedroom and $1,124 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $13,488 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 Cayuga County, NY?
To keep a $1,124 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $21.62 an hour, or $44,960 a year. A one-bedroom at $889 takes $17.10 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Cayuga County, NY?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $884, one bedroom $889, two $1,124, three $1,463 and four $1,679 a month.
Is rent affordable in Cayuga County, NY?
For the typical household, earning $67,904 a year ($5,659 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,124 takes 19.9% 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: ($1,124 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $44,960. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $21.62 an hour.