Rent in Sullivan County, NY at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,302$15,624 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,299 (−0.2%)How much rent can you afford in Sullivan 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 Sullivan 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 | $995 | $11,940 | $39,800 | $19.13/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,070 | $12,840 | $42,800 | $20.58/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,302 | $15,624 | $52,080 | $25.04/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,811 | $21,732 | $72,440 | $34.83/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,891 | $22,692 | $75,640 | $36.37/hr |
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Rent in Sullivan County, NY: common questions
How much is rent going down in Sullivan County, NY in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,299 for a two-bedroom, down 0.2% from $1,302. A one-bedroom goes from $1,070 to $1,039, a studio from $995 to $1,005.
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 Sullivan County, NY?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,070 for a one-bedroom and $1,302 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $15,624 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 Sullivan County, NY?
To keep a $1,302 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $25.04 an hour, or $52,080 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,070 takes $20.58 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Sullivan County, NY?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $995, one bedroom $1,070, two $1,302, three $1,811 and four $1,891 a month.
Is rent affordable in Sullivan County, NY?
For the typical household, earning $72,382 a year ($6,032 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,302 takes 21.6% 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: ($1,302 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $52,080. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $25.04 an hour.