Rent in Cheektowaga, NY at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,343$16,116 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,423 (+6%)How much rent can you afford in Cheektowaga, NY?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
Rent in Cheektowaga, 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 | $1,105 | $13,260 | $44,200 | $21.25/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,139 | $13,668 | $45,560 | $21.90/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,343 | $16,116 | $53,720 | $25.83/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,640 | $19,680 | $65,600 | $31.54/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,869 | $22,428 | $74,760 | $35.94/hr |
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Rent in Cheektowaga, NY: common questions
How much is rent going up in Cheektowaga, NY in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,423 for a two-bedroom, up 6% from $1,343. A one-bedroom goes from $1,139 to $1,203, a studio from $1,105 to $1,178.
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 Cheektowaga, NY?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,139 for a one-bedroom and $1,343 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $16,116 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 Cheektowaga, NY?
To keep a $1,343 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $25.83 an hour, or $53,720 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,139 takes $21.90 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Cheektowaga, NY?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $1,105, one bedroom $1,139, two $1,343, three $1,640 and four $1,869 a month.
Is rent affordable in Cheektowaga, NY?
For the typical household, earning $68,613 a year ($5,718 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,343 takes 23.5% 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: ($1,343 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $53,720. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $25.83 an hour.