How much does it cost to rent in Beacon, NY?

As of August 2026, the median monthly rent in Beacon, NY is $2,954. This figure is based on aggregated data from public sources and community-submitted rents.

Is Beacon cheaper than other New York cities?

Beacon falls in the middle range for New York, ranking #51 out of 125 cities at $2,954/mo.

When was Beacon rent data last updated?

Beacon rent data reflects August 2026 and was last refreshed on August 17, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.

What is the Fair Market Rent in Beacon, NY?

HUD sets the Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in Beacon, NY at $2,080 per month, which is 30% below the $2,954 market median. Fair Market Rent is the Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) payment standard. It is a 40th-percentile gross rent that includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash, and HUD updates it once a year, so it measures something different from current market asking rent.

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Pop. 14,834·51st most expensive in New York·Beacon rents are up 25.4% over the past year

Median rent (all units)

$2,954/mo

Year-over-Year

+25.4%

Month-over-Month

-3.5%

vs US Median

+$992

Falling (Monthly)

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Beacon · $2,954

More expensive than 90% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo

Rent Reality Score

12/100

Overheated

OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are 19% above what Beacon's 10-year trend predicts — running hotter than its own history.

Actual rent

$2,954/mo

Expected by trend

$2,480/mo

The Rent Reality Score compares today's median rent to where Beacon's own long-run trajectory projects it should be. See the full rankings →

Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,430

1 BR

$1,630

2 BR

$2,080

3 BR

$2,650

4 BR+

$2,870

Fair Market Rent (HUD)

$2,080/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $2,954 market median above, and that is expected: FMR is the 40th percentile of standard-quality units and counts gross rent, so it includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash. The market median is asking rent, which usually excludes utilities. HUD sets FMR once a year; market rent here updates monthly.

Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents. Read the methodology →

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost

$35,448/yr

At $2,954/mo median

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 25.4% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+25.4% YoY, -3.5% MoM), not inventory.

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Demographics

Who lives here

Beacon, NY is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 48.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

14,834

Median income

$107,859

Median age

Renters

38.9%

Age distribution

20%

18.8%

32.6%

14.2%

14.4%

Under 1820%

18–3418.8%

35–5432.6%

55–6414.2%

65+14.4%

Gender

50.1%

49.9%

Male50.1%

Female49.9%

Race & ethnicity

64.8%

20.2%

White64.8%

Black10.8%

Hispanic20.2%

Asian2.9%

Other1.3%

Education (25+)

23.2%

17.9%

48.9%

No HS diploma10%

HS diploma23.2%

Some college17.9%

Bachelor's+48.9%

Housing tenure

61.1%

38.9%

Owner61.1%

Renter38.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2023 vs 2026

How Beacon, NY has changed in 5 years

Rent

$2,146 → $2,954

up 37.7%

Income

$92,676 → $107,859

up 16.4%

Population

13,713 → 14,834

up 8.2%

Renter share

37.7% → 38.9%

+1.2 pts

Bachelor's+

41.9% → 48.9%

+7.0 pts

Median age

40 → 42

+2.0 yrs

The median rent in Beacon, NY stood at $2,146 in 2023 and currently runs about $2,954, reflecting a 37.7% increase over the period. Census figures show median household income at $107,859 today, compared with $92,676 five years earlier. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has grown by 8.2% since 2021, moving from about 13,713 residents to roughly 14,834. College-educated residents now make up 48.9% of adults here, versus 41.9% in 2021. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2023.

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Salary vs rent

Can you afford rent in Beacon on your salary?

At $2,954/mo, how Beacon rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

Registered Nurse

Avg $107,707/yr · Rent = 32.9% income

stretched

Elementary School Teacher

Avg $76,471/yr · Rent = 46.4% income

rent-burdened

Police Officer

Avg $88,088/yr · Rent = 40.2% income

rent-burdened

Software Developer

Avg $157,445/yr · Rent = 22.5% income

affordable

Lawyer

Avg $201,176/yr · Rent = 17.6% income

very comfortable

Firefighter

Avg $71,603/yr · Rent = 49.5% income

rent-burdened

Truck Driver

Avg $64,649/yr · Rent = 54.8% income

severely rent-burdened

Electrician

Avg $79,686/yr · Rent = 44.5% income

rent-burdened

By apartment size

Beacon rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Beacon. Click any size for full breakdown.

Local insights

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About renting in Beacon, NY

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Beacon is $2,954/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,430/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,080/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,630/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,650/mo.

At 33% of local median household income ($107,859/yr), Beacon ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 25.4% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Beacon an affordable city for renters?

Beacon is considered moderate for renters. At $2,954/mo, rent takes approximately 33% of the local median household income ($107,859/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Beacon slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Beacon?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $118,000/year (~$57/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,954/mo in Beacon. The local median household income is $107,859/yr, meaning the typical Beacon household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Beacon?

Rent in Beacon has increased 25.4% over the past year as of August 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Beacon rent compare to other cities in New York?

Beacon is middle-of-the-pack for New York for rent, ranking #51 out of 125 tracked cities at $2,954/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Beacon?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Beacon ($2,954/mo): Poughkeepsie ($1,908/mo), Newburgh ($2,017/mo), Wappingers Falls ($2,467/mo).

What percentage of Beacon residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 38.9% of Beacon households are renters, while 61.1% are owner-occupied. Beacon leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Beacon rent compare to the national average?

Beacon's median rent of $2,954/mo is $992 (51%) above the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within New York, it ranks #51 out of 125 tracked cities.

Income Affordability

33%

MODERATE

At $2,954/mo, rent takes ~33% of Beacon's median household income ($107,859/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Beacon 33%Benchmark 30%

State income tax4–10.9%

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