Rent in Genesee County, NY at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,168$14,016 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,113 (−4.7%)How much rent can you afford in Genesee 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 Genesee 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 | $805 | $9,660 | $32,200 | $15.48/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $953 | $11,436 | $38,120 | $18.33/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,168 | $14,016 | $46,720 | $22.46/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,400 | $16,800 | $56,000 | $26.92/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,546 | $18,552 | $61,840 | $29.73/hr |
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Rent in Genesee County, NY: common questions
How much is rent going down in Genesee County, NY in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,113 for a two-bedroom, down 4.7% from $1,168. A one-bedroom goes from $953 to $894, a studio from $805 to $775.
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 Genesee County, NY?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $953 for a one-bedroom and $1,168 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $14,016 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 Genesee County, NY?
To keep a $1,168 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $22.46 an hour, or $46,720 a year. A one-bedroom at $953 takes $18.33 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Genesee County, NY?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $805, one bedroom $953, two $1,168, three $1,400 and four $1,546 a month.
Is rent affordable in Genesee County, NY?
For the typical household, earning $73,314 a year ($6,110 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,168 takes 19.1% 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: ($1,168 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $46,720. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $22.46 an hour.