Can A Nursing Assistant Afford Rent in Albany, NY?
Rent-burdened — rent takes 42.8% of gross income.
Albany rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (New York state estimate).
About rent and a nursing assistant salary
Nursing assistant (CNA) pay falls below the rent threshold for a one-bedroom in nearly every US metro, which is the central tension behind the widely studied direct-care workforce affordability gap. At the national-average CNA salary, the 30% rule supports about $990 a month in rent — below median rent in most cities. The per-city pages quantify how far below.
Cheaper rent nearby
These New York cities have lower median rent than Albany, which improves the affordability math on a nursing assistant salary:
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View full rent data for Albany, NY →Frequently asked questions
Can a nursing assistant afford rent in Albany, NY?
Median rent in Albany is $1,611 a month. A typical nursing assistant in New York earns about $45,155 a year, which makes that rent 42.8% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is no — rent exceeds the 30% threshold.
How much rent can a nursing assistant afford in Albany?
Using the 30% rule, a nursing assistant salary in New York (~$45,155/yr) supports up to $1,129 a month in rent. Albany's current median rent is $1,611/mo, which is $482/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a nursing assistant work to cover rent in Albany?
At an hourly equivalent of about $22 an hour, a nursing assistant in New York works roughly 74.2 hours a month to cover Albany's median rent of $1,611.
Where is rent cheaper than Albany for a nursing assistant?
Nearby New York cities with lower median rent include Syracuse ($1,609/mo), Canandaigua ($1,605/mo), Syracuse ($1,605/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a nursing assistant salary.