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Delmar

·67th most expensive in New York·Rental market data updated monthly for Delmar, NY
Median rent (all units)
$2,269/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+4.9%
vs US Median
+$307
Rising (Monthly)
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Delmar · $2,269
More expensive than 72% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
38% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $2,269/mo, rent takes about 38% of the US median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$91,000/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
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,830/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $2,269 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 →

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$27,228/yr
At $2,269/mo median
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Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +4.9% MoM), not inventory.
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Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Delmar is $2,269/mo as of August 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 38% 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 $2,269/mo, rent takes approximately 38% 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 $91,000/year (~$44/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,269/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 August 2026.

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

Delmar is middle-of-the-pack for New York for rent, ranking #67 out of 125 tracked cities at $2,269/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Delmar?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Delmar ($2,269/mo): Watervliet ($1,476/mo), Schenectady ($1,500/mo), Albany ($1,635/mo).

How does Delmar rent compare to the national average?

Delmar's median rent of $2,269/mo is $307 (16%) above the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within New York, it ranks #67 out of 125 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
38%
MODERATE

At $2,269/mo, rent takes ~38% of US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Delmar 38%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4–10.9%
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