Rent in Chautauqua County, NY at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$975$11,700 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,014 (+4%)How much rent can you afford in Chautauqua 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 Chautauqua 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 | $680 | $8,160 | $27,200 | $13.08/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $754 | $9,048 | $30,160 | $14.50/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $975 | $11,700 | $39,000 | $18.75/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,287 | $15,444 | $51,480 | $24.75/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,291 | $15,492 | $51,640 | $24.83/hr |
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Rent in Chautauqua County, NY: common questions
How much is rent going up in Chautauqua 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 4% from $975. A one-bedroom goes from $754 to $786, a studio from $680 to $706.
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 Chautauqua County, NY?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $754 for a one-bedroom and $975 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $11,700 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 Chautauqua County, NY?
To keep a $975 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $18.75 an hour, or $39,000 a year. A one-bedroom at $754 takes $14.50 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Chautauqua County, NY?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $680, one bedroom $754, two $975, three $1,287 and four $1,291 a month.
Is rent affordable in Chautauqua County, NY?
For the typical household, earning $58,351 a year ($4,863 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $975 takes 20.1% 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: ($975 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $39,000. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $18.75 an hour.