Rent in Greene County, NY at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,373$16,476 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,354 (−1.4%)How much rent can you afford in Greene 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 Greene 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 | $1,008 | $12,096 | $40,320 | $19.38/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,118 | $13,416 | $44,720 | $21.50/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,373 | $16,476 | $54,920 | $26.40/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,813 | $21,756 | $72,520 | $34.87/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,075 | $24,900 | $83,000 | $39.90/hr |
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Rent in Greene County, NY: common questions
How much is rent going down in Greene County, NY in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,354 for a two-bedroom, down 1.4% from $1,373. A one-bedroom goes from $1,118 to $1,095, a studio from $1,008 to $961.
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 Greene County, NY?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,118 for a one-bedroom and $1,373 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $16,476 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 Greene County, NY?
To keep a $1,373 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $26.40 an hour, or $54,920 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,118 takes $21.50 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Greene County, NY?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $1,008, one bedroom $1,118, two $1,373, three $1,813 and four $2,075 a month.
Is rent affordable in Greene County, NY?
For the typical household, earning $77,945 a year ($6,495 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,373 takes 21.1% 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: ($1,373 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $54,920. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $26.40 an hour.