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Farmington

·64th most expensive in New York·Rental market data updated monthly for Farmington, NY
Median rent (all units)
$2,218/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+9.6%
vs US Median
+$253
Rising (Monthly)
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Farmington · $2,218
More expensive than 70% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
37% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $2,218/mo, rent takes about 37% of the US median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$89,000/yr
US median income
$72,000/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Farmington's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,270
1 BR
$1,430
2 BR
$1,780
3 BR
$2,150
4 BR+
$2,360
Research median
$1,780/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
$26,616/yr
At $2,218/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, +9.6% MoM), not inventory.
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Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Farmington is $2,218/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,270/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,780/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,430/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,150/mo.

At 37% of estimated US median household income ($72,000/yr), Farmington 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 Farmington an affordable city for renters?

Farmington is considered moderate for renters. At $2,218/mo, rent takes approximately 37% of the US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Farmington slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Farmington?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $89,000/year (~$43/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,218/mo in Farmington.

Is rent going up or down in Farmington?

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

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

Farmington is middle-of-the-pack for New York for rent, ranking #64 out of 126 tracked cities at $2,218/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Farmington?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Farmington ($2,218/mo): Palmyra ($1,168/mo), Penfield ($1,647/mo), Webster ($1,657/mo).

How does Farmington rent compare to the national average?

Farmington's median rent of $2,218/mo is $253 (13%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within New York, it ranks #64 out of 126 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
37%
MODERATE

At $2,218/mo, rent takes ~37% of US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Farmington 37%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4–10.9%
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