Rent in Kingston, NY at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,818$21,816 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,878 (+3.3%)How much rent can you afford in Kingston, NY?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
Rent in Kingston, 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 | $1,303 | $15,636 | $52,120 | $25.06/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,386 | $16,632 | $55,440 | $26.65/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,818 | $21,816 | $72,720 | $34.96/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,245 | $26,940 | $89,800 | $43.17/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,407 | $28,884 | $96,280 | $46.29/hr |
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Rent in Kingston, NY: common questions
How much is rent going up in Kingston, NY in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,878 for a two-bedroom, up 3.3% from $1,818. A one-bedroom goes from $1,386 to $1,436, a studio from $1,303 to $1,308.
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 Kingston, NY?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,386 for a one-bedroom and $1,818 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $21,816 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 Kingston, NY?
To keep a $1,818 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $34.96 an hour, or $72,720 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,386 takes $26.65 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Kingston, NY?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $1,303, one bedroom $1,386, two $1,818, three $2,245 and four $2,407 a month.
Is rent affordable in Kingston, NY?
For the typical household, earning $68,186 a year ($5,682 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,818 takes 32% of income. Under 30% is the usual line for affordable; this is over 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: ($1,818 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $72,720. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $34.96 an hour.