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Rome

Pop. 31,795·98th most expensive in New York·Rental market data updated monthly for Rome, NY
Median rent (all units)
$1,500/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
Stable
vs US Median
-$462
Stable (Monthly)
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Rome · $1,500
More affordable than 76% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
30% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,500/mo, rent takes about 30% of the local median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$60,000/yr
Local median income
$59,925/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Rome's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$940
1 BR
$940
2 BR
$1,180
3 BR
$1,420
4 BR+
$1,680
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,180/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,500 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
$18,000/yr
At $1,500/mo median
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +0.0% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Rome, NY is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 20.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
31,795
Median income
$59,925
Median age
40.7
Renters
43.4%
Age distribution
19.5%
23.5%
24.5%
12.8%
19.8%
Under 1819.5%
18–3423.5%
35–5424.5%
55–6412.8%
65+19.8%
Gender
52.1%
47.9%
Male52.1%
Female47.9%
Race & ethnicity
83.1%
White83.1%
Black4.5%
Hispanic7.6%
Asian1.4%
Other3.4%
Education (25+)
12.6%
34.8%
31.8%
20.8%
No HS diploma12.6%
HS diploma34.8%
Some college31.8%
Bachelor's+20.8%
Housing tenure
56.6%
43.4%
Owner56.6%
Renter43.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Rome, NY has changed in 5 years

Income
$53,995 → $59,925
up 11.0%
Population
32,309 → 31,795
down 1.6%
Renter share
42.6% → 43.4%
+0.8 pts
Bachelor's+
20.9% → 20.8%
-0.1 pts
Median age
39.9 → 40.7
+0.8 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in Rome, NY now reports about $59,925, up from $53,995 in 2021. Census counts show Rome, NY losing about 514 residents over the five-year window, down 1.6% on net.

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Salary vs rent

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At $1,500/mo, how Rome rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

By apartment size

Rome rent by bedroom count

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

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About renting in Rome, NY

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Rome is $1,500/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $940/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,180/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $940/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,420/mo.

At 30% of local median household income ($59,925/yr), Rome ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Rome an affordable city for renters?

Rome is considered moderate for renters. At $1,500/mo, rent takes approximately 30% of the local median household income ($59,925/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Rome slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Rome?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $60,000/year (~$29/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,500/mo in Rome. The local median household income is $59,925/yr, meaning the typical Rome household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Rome?

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

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

Rome is one of the more affordable cities in New York for rent, ranking #98 out of 125 tracked cities at $1,500/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Rome?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Rome ($1,500/mo): Whitesboro ($1,338/mo), Utica ($1,431/mo).

What percentage of Rome residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 43.4% of Rome households are renters, while 56.6% are owner-occupied. Rome leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Rome rent compare to the national average?

Rome's median rent of $1,500/mo is $462 (24%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within New York, it ranks #98 out of 125 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
30%
MODERATE

At $1,500/mo, rent takes ~30% of Rome's median household income ($59,925/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Rome 30%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4–10.9%
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