Rent in Suffolk County, NY at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$2,747$32,964 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $2,689 (−2.1%)How much rent can you afford in Suffolk 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 Suffolk 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 | $1,992 | $23,904 | $79,680 | $38.31/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $2,379 | $28,548 | $95,160 | $45.75/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $2,747 | $32,964 | $109,880 | $52.83/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,563 | $42,756 | $142,520 | $68.52/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,768 | $45,216 | $150,720 | $72.46/hr |
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Rent in Suffolk County, NY: common questions
How much is rent going down in Suffolk County, NY in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $2,689 for a two-bedroom, down 2.1% from $2,747. A one-bedroom goes from $2,379 to $2,285, a studio from $1,992 to $1,964.
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 Suffolk County, NY?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $2,379 for a one-bedroom and $2,747 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $32,964 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 Suffolk County, NY?
To keep a $2,747 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $52.83 an hour, or $109,880 a year. A one-bedroom at $2,379 takes $45.75 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Suffolk County, NY?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $1,992, one bedroom $2,379, two $2,747, three $3,563 and four $3,768 a month.
Is rent affordable in Suffolk County, NY?
For the typical household, earning $130,686 a year ($10,891 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $2,747 takes 25.2% 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: ($2,747 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $109,880. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $52.83 an hour.