Rent in Yates County, NY at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,097$13,164 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,057 (−3.6%)How much rent can you afford in Yates 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 Yates 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 | $756 | $9,072 | $30,240 | $14.54/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $836 | $10,032 | $33,440 | $16.08/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,097 | $13,164 | $43,880 | $21.10/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,329 | $15,948 | $53,160 | $25.56/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,840 | $22,080 | $73,600 | $35.38/hr |
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Rent in Yates County, NY: common questions
How much is rent going down in Yates County, NY in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,057 for a two-bedroom, down 3.6% from $1,097. A one-bedroom goes from $836 to $808, a studio from $756 to $736.
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 Yates County, NY?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $836 for a one-bedroom and $1,097 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $13,164 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 Yates County, NY?
To keep a $1,097 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $21.10 an hour, or $43,880 a year. A one-bedroom at $836 takes $16.08 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Yates County, NY?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $756, one bedroom $836, two $1,097, three $1,329 and four $1,840 a month.
Is rent affordable in Yates County, NY?
For the typical household, earning $69,701 a year ($5,808 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,097 takes 18.9% 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: ($1,097 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $43,880. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $21.10 an hour.