Can A Pharmacist Afford Rent in Albany, NY?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 12.8% of gross income.
Albany rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (New York state estimate).
About rent and a pharmacist salary
Pharmacist pay covers comfortable rent in nearly every US city. At the national-average pharmacist salary, the 30% rule supports about $3,319 a month in rent — above median rent in all but a handful of high-cost coastal metros.
Cheaper rent nearby
These New York cities have lower median rent than Albany, which improves the affordability math on a pharmacist salary:
Compare with full rent data for Albany
View full rent data for Albany, NY →Frequently asked questions
Can a pharmacist afford rent in Albany, NY?
Median rent in Albany is $1,611 a month. A typical pharmacist in New York earns about $151,335 a year, which makes that rent 12.8% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a pharmacist afford in Albany?
Using the 30% rule, a pharmacist salary in New York (~$151,335/yr) supports up to $3,783 a month in rent. Albany's current median rent is $1,611/mo, which leaves a $2,172/mo buffer.
How many hours does a pharmacist work to cover rent in Albany?
At an hourly equivalent of about $73 an hour, a pharmacist in New York works roughly 22.1 hours a month to cover Albany's median rent of $1,611.
Where is rent cheaper than Albany for a pharmacist?
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 pharmacist salary.