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

As of August 2026, the median monthly rent in Coram, NY is $3,224. This figure is based on aggregated data from public sources and community-submitted rents.

Is Coram cheaper than other New York cities?

Coram is one of the pricier cities in New York, ranking #38 out of 125 cities tracked at $3,224/mo.

When was Coram rent data last updated?

Coram 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 Coram, NY?

HUD sets the Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in Coram, NY at $2,910 per month, which is 10% below the $3,224 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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Coram

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Pop. 39,539·38th most expensive in New York·Coram rents are up 12.9% over the past year

Median rent (all units)

$3,224/mo

Year-over-Year

+12.9%

Month-over-Month

-3.0%

vs US Median

+$1,262

Falling (Monthly)

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Coram · $3,224

More expensive than 93% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo

Rent Reality Score

42/100

Fairly priced

OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are 4% above what Coram's 10-year trend predicts — running hotter than its own history.

Actual rent

$3,224/mo

Expected by trend

$3,104/mo

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

Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$2,080

1 BR

$2,520

2 BR

$2,910

3 BR

$3,770

4 BR+

$4,040

Fair Market Rent (HUD)

$2,910/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $3,224 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

$38,688/yr

At $3,224/mo median

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 12.9% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+12.9% YoY, -3.0% MoM), not inventory.

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Demographics

Who lives here

Coram, NY is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 36.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

39,539

Median income

$105,220

Median age

43.5

Renters

30.8%

Age distribution

19.2%

22.6%

25.3%

14.7%

18.1%

Under 1819.2%

18–3422.6%

35–5425.3%

55–6414.7%

65+18.1%

Gender

49.1%

50.9%

Male49.1%

Female50.9%

Race & ethnicity

58.7%

15.2%

18.7%

White58.7%

Black15.2%

Hispanic18.7%

Asian3.7%

Other3.7%

Education (25+)

28%

28.2%

36.1%

No HS diploma7.7%

HS diploma28%

Some college28.2%

Bachelor's+36.1%

Housing tenure

69.2%

30.8%

Owner69.2%

Renter30.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Coram, NY has changed in 5 years

Rent

$2,348 → $3,224

up 37.3%

Income

$86,188 → $105,220

up 22.1%

Population

41,431 → 39,539

down 4.6%

Renter share

29.9% → 30.8%

+0.9 pts

Bachelor's+

33.3% → 36.1%

+2.8 pts

Median age

42.6 → 43.5

+0.9 yrs

The median rent in Coram, NY stood at $2,348 in 2021 and currently runs about $3,224, reflecting a 37.3% increase over the period. Median household income rose from $86,188 to $105,220 between 2021 and 2024, a 22.1% shift. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has contracted by 4.6% since 2021, moving from about 41,431 residents to roughly 39,539. College-educated residents now make up 36.1% of adults here, versus 33.3% in 2021. Taken together, the five-year picture in Coram, NY reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

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Salary vs rent

Can you afford rent in Coram on your salary?

At $3,224/mo, how Coram rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

Registered Nurse

Avg $107,707/yr · Rent = 35.9% income

stretched

Elementary School Teacher

Avg $76,471/yr · Rent = 50.6% income

severely rent-burdened

Police Officer

Avg $88,088/yr · Rent = 43.9% income

rent-burdened

Software Developer

Avg $157,445/yr · Rent = 24.6% income

affordable

Lawyer

Avg $201,176/yr · Rent = 19.2% income

very comfortable

Firefighter

Avg $71,603/yr · Rent = 54% income

severely rent-burdened

Truck Driver

Avg $64,649/yr · Rent = 59.8% income

severely rent-burdened

Electrician

Avg $79,686/yr · Rent = 48.6% income

rent-burdened

By apartment size

Coram rent by bedroom count

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

Local insights

Tips for renters in Coram

About renting in Coram, NY

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Coram is $3,224/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $2,080/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,910/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $2,520/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $3,770/mo.

At 37% of local median household income ($105,220/yr), Coram ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 12.9% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Coram an affordable city for renters?

Coram is considered moderate for renters. At $3,224/mo, rent takes approximately 37% of the local median household income ($105,220/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Coram slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Coram?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $129,000/year (~$62/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,224/mo in Coram. The local median household income is $105,220/yr, meaning the typical Coram household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Coram?

Rent in Coram has increased 12.9% over the past year as of August 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

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

Coram is one of the pricier cities in New York for rent, ranking #38 out of 125 tracked cities at $3,224/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Coram?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Coram ($3,224/mo): Holbrook ($2,845/mo), Port Jefferson Station ($3,119/mo).

What percentage of Coram residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 30.8% of Coram households are renters, while 69.2% are owner-occupied. Coram leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Coram rent compare to the national average?

Coram's median rent of $3,224/mo is $1,262 (64%) above the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within New York, it ranks #38 out of 125 tracked cities.

Income Affordability

37%

MODERATE

At $3,224/mo, rent takes ~37% of Coram's median household income ($105,220/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Coram 37%Benchmark 30%

State income tax4–10.9%

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Nearby cities

Port Jefferson Station

$3,119/mo

-$105

Farmingville