Rent in Dutchess County, NY at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,979$23,748 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $2,131 (+7.7%)How much rent can you afford in Dutchess 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 Dutchess 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 | $1,364 | $16,368 | $54,560 | $26.23/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,549 | $18,588 | $61,960 | $29.79/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,979 | $23,748 | $79,160 | $38.06/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,511 | $30,132 | $100,440 | $48.29/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,694 | $32,328 | $107,760 | $51.81/hr |
Cost of living in Dutchess County, NY: income, prices and a budget →
Living and working in Dutchess County, NY
Rent in Dutchess County, NY: common questions
How much is rent going up in Dutchess County, NY in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $2,131 for a two-bedroom, up 7.7% from $1,979. A one-bedroom goes from $1,549 to $1,659, a studio from $1,364 to $1,484.
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 Dutchess County, NY?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,549 for a one-bedroom and $1,979 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $23,748 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 Dutchess County, NY?
To keep a $1,979 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $38.06 an hour, or $79,160 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,549 takes $29.79 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Dutchess County, NY?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $1,364, one bedroom $1,549, two $1,979, three $2,511 and four $2,694 a month.
Is rent affordable in Dutchess County, NY?
For the typical household, earning $99,478 a year ($8,290 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,979 takes 23.9% 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: ($1,979 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $79,160. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $38.06 an hour.