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Clifton Park

·89th most expensive in New York·Clifton Park rents are up 14.1% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$1,671/mo
Year-over-Year
+14.1%
Month-over-Month
+1.5%
vs US Median
-$291
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Clifton Park · $1,671
More affordable than 64% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Rent Reality Score
53/100
Fairly priced
OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are right about where Clifton Park's 10-year trend predicts.

Actual rent
$1,671/mo
Expected by trend
$1,700/mo
The Rent Reality Score compares today's median rent to where Clifton Park's own long-run trajectory projects it should be. See the full rankings →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,140
1 BR
$1,310
2 BR
$1,580
3 BR
$1,900
4 BR+
$2,090
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,580/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,671 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

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$20,052/yr
At $1,671/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 14.1% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+14.1% YoY, +1.5% MoM), not inventory.
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2021 vs 2026

How Clifton Park, NY has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,127 → $1,671
up 48.3%

Five years ago, renters in Clifton Park, NY paid around $1,127 a month. That figure now sits near $1,671, up 48.3% from the 2021 baseline. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the Clifton Park, NY market of 2021.

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Clifton Park rent by bedroom count

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Clifton Park is $1,671/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,140/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,580/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,310/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,900/mo.

At 28% of estimated US median household income ($72,000/yr), Clifton Park ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 14.1% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Clifton Park an affordable city for renters?

Clifton Park is considered affordable for renters. At $1,671/mo, rent takes approximately 28% of the US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Clifton Park falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Clifton Park?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $67,000/year (~$32/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,671/mo in Clifton Park.

Is rent going up or down in Clifton Park?

Rent in Clifton Park has increased 14.1% over the past year as of August 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Clifton Park rent compare to other cities in New York?

Clifton Park is one of the more affordable cities in New York for rent, ranking #89 out of 125 tracked cities at $1,671/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Clifton Park?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Clifton Park ($1,671/mo): Watervliet ($1,476/mo), Schenectady ($1,500/mo).

How does Clifton Park rent compare to the national average?

Clifton Park's median rent of $1,671/mo is $291 (15%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within New York, it ranks #89 out of 125 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
28%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,671/mo, rent takes ~28% of US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Clifton Park 28%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4–10.9%
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