FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Chautauqua County
Studio
$680
1BR
$754
2BR
$975
3BR
$1,287
4BR
$1,291
Chautauqua County, New York
FIPS 36013 · County-level FMR and income limit data
FMR Area: Chautauqua County, NY
FY2026 Fair Market Rents
| Bedroom Size | Monthly FMR | Annual Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (Studio) | $680 | $8,160 |
| 1-Bedroom | $754 | $9,048 |
| 2-Bedroom | $975 | $11,700 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,287 | $15,444 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,291 | $15,492 |
To afford the FY2026 2-bedroom FMR of $975/mo under the 30%-of-income rule, a household needs about
$39,000/yr ($3,250/mo). Area Median Income is $78,900.
At NY's state minimum wage of $16.50/hr, a worker would need to work 46 hours/week to afford that rent.
Recent FMR Trend
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $680 | $754 | $975 | $1,287 | $1,291 |
| FY2025 | $687 | $725 | $933 | $1,212 | $1,237 |
| FY2024 | $662 | $711 | $905 | $1,168 | $1,205 |
| FY2023 | $575 | $657 | $826 | $1,059 | $1,123 |
| FY2022 | $518 | $613 | $757 | $979 | $1,062 |
| FY2021 | $557 | $611 | $747 | $975 | $1,065 |
| FY2020 | $540 | $594 | $725 | $935 | $1,063 |
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income: $78,900
| Income Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI | $18,900 | $21,640 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI | $31,500 | $36,000 | $40,500 | $44,950 | $48,550 | $52,150 |
| 80% AMI | $50,350 | $57,550 | $64,750 | $71,900 | $77,700 | $83,450 |