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Delmar

·68th most expensive in New York·Rental market data updated monthly for Delmar, NY
Median rent (all units)
$2,163/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-4.0%
vs US Median
+$198
Falling (Monthly)
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Delmar · $2,163
More expensive than 68% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
36% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $2,163/mo, rent takes about 36% of the US median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$87,000/yr
US median income
$72,000/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Delmar's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,320
1 BR
$1,510
2 BR
$1,830
3 BR
$2,200
4 BR+
$2,430
Research median
$1,830/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$25,956/yr
At $2,163/mo median
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Strong Renter's Market
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Rents are down 0.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -4.0% MoM), not inventory.
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Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Delmar is $2,163/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,320/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,830/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,510/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,200/mo.

At 36% of estimated US median household income ($72,000/yr), Delmar ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

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Is Delmar an affordable city for renters?

Delmar is considered moderate for renters. At $2,163/mo, rent takes approximately 36% of the US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Delmar slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Delmar?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $87,000/year (~$42/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,163/mo in Delmar.

Is rent going up or down in Delmar?

Rent in Delmar has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 2026.

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

Delmar is middle-of-the-pack for New York for rent, ranking #68 out of 126 tracked cities at $2,163/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Delmar?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Delmar ($2,163/mo): Watervliet ($1,471/mo), Schenectady ($1,489/mo), Albany ($1,611/mo).

How does Delmar rent compare to the national average?

Delmar's median rent of $2,163/mo is $198 (10%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within New York, it ranks #68 out of 126 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
36%
MODERATE

At $2,163/mo, rent takes ~36% of US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Delmar 36%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4–10.9%
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