Rent in Fulton County, NY at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,087$13,044 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,051 (−3.3%)How much rent can you afford in Fulton 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 Fulton 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 | $823 | $9,876 | $32,920 | $15.83/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $828 | $9,936 | $33,120 | $15.92/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,087 | $13,044 | $43,480 | $20.90/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,303 | $15,636 | $52,120 | $25.06/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,468 | $17,616 | $58,720 | $28.23/hr |
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Rent in Fulton County, NY: common questions
How much is rent going down in Fulton County, NY in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,051 for a two-bedroom, down 3.3% from $1,087. A one-bedroom goes from $828 to $803, a studio from $823 to $770.
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 Fulton County, NY?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $828 for a one-bedroom and $1,087 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $13,044 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 Fulton County, NY?
To keep a $1,087 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $20.90 an hour, or $43,480 a year. A one-bedroom at $828 takes $15.92 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Fulton County, NY?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $823, one bedroom $828, two $1,087, three $1,303 and four $1,468 a month.
Is rent affordable in Fulton County, NY?
For the typical household, earning $66,533 a year ($5,544 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,087 takes 19.6% 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: ($1,087 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $43,480. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $20.90 an hour.