Not enough rental comps in this area to determine how FMR aligns with current market rates.
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ZIP 12239 fair market rent, FY 2027
For FY 2027, HUD's Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit in ZIP 12239 (Albany, NY) is $1,711 a month. That is up 0.5% from $1,702 in FY 2026. Albany is in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY MSA. The median county two-bedroom FMR in New York is $1,385, so ZIP 12239 is 24% above it.
FY 2027 rent by bedroom
FY 2027 fair market rent by bedroom for 12239
Bedrooms
FY 2026
FY 2027
Change
90–110% range
Studio
$1,217
$1,238
+1.7%
$1,114–$1,362
1BR
$1,417
$1,425
+0.6%
$1,283–$1,568
2BR
$1,702
$1,711
+0.5%
$1,540–$1,882
3BR
$2,041
$2,039
−0.1%
$1,835–$2,243
4BR
$2,253
$2,249
−0.2%
$2,024–$2,474
Fair market rent history, FY 2023–2027
Fair market rent by fiscal year for 12239
Fiscal year
Studio
1BR
2BR
3BR
4BR
FY 2027
$1,238
$1,425
$1,711
$2,039
$2,249
FY 2026
$1,217
$1,417
$1,702
$2,041
$2,253
FY 2025
$1,074
$1,230
$1,487
$1,792
$1,971
FY 2024
$1,011
$1,131
$1,374
$1,661
$1,830
FY 2023
$968
$1,079
$1,313
$1,598
$1,764
Questions about ZIP 12239 rents
How much will Section 8 pay for a two-bedroom in ZIP 12239?
Housing authorities set voucher payment standards, normally between 90% and 110% of the FMR. With a two-bedroom FMR of $1,711, that basic range is $1,540 to $1,882 a month. The voucher pays the lower of the payment standard or the gross rent, minus the tenant's share, which is usually about 30% of adjusted monthly income. Confirm the local housing authority's current schedule before underwriting.
Which HUD fair market rent area is ZIP 12239 in?
ZIP 12239 is in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY MSA. Small Area FMRs are not mandatory in this area.
How much did fair market rent change in ZIP 12239 for FY 2027?
The two-bedroom FMR rose 0.5%, from $1,702 in FY 2026 to $1,711 in FY 2027. Since FY 2023 it has risen 30.3%.
When do FY 2027 fair market rents take effect?
HUD's FY 2027 fair market rents took effect on October 1, 2026. When FMRs change, housing authorities generally have up to three months to bring payment standards back within 90% to 110% of the new FMR.
Source: HUD FY 2027 Fair Market Rents. Payment-standard ranges are 90% to 110% of FMR, HUD's basic range, not a housing authority's published schedule. How payment standards are set