FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Essex County
Studio
$891
1BR
$903
2BR
$1,185
3BR
$1,455
4BR
$1,645
Essex County, New York
FIPS 36031 · County-level FMR and income limit data
FMR Area: Essex County, NY
FY2026 Fair Market Rents
| Bedroom Size | Monthly FMR | Annual Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (Studio) | $891 | $10,692 |
| 1-Bedroom | $903 | $10,836 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,185 | $14,220 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,455 | $17,460 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,645 | $19,740 |
To afford the FY2026 2-bedroom FMR of $1,185/mo under the 30%-of-income rule, a household needs about
$47,400/yr ($3,950/mo). Area Median Income is $94,200.
At NY's state minimum wage of $16.50/hr, a worker would need to work 56 hours/week to afford that rent.
Recent FMR Trend
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $891 | $903 | $1,185 | $1,455 | $1,645 |
| FY2025 | $828 | $848 | $1,085 | $1,407 | $1,602 |
| FY2024 | $824 | $828 | $971 | $1,309 | $1,446 |
| FY2023 | $788 | $822 | $934 | $1,316 | $1,365 |
| FY2022 | $691 | $739 | $844 | $1,162 | $1,166 |
| FY2021 | $680 | $719 | $853 | $1,157 | $1,161 |
| FY2020 | $663 | $710 | $863 | $1,164 | $1,179 |
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income: $94,200
| Income Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI | $19,800 | $22,600 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI | $33,000 | $37,700 | $42,400 | $47,100 | $50,900 | $54,650 |
| 80% AMI | $52,750 | $60,300 | $67,850 | $75,350 | $81,400 | $87,450 |