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Can You Afford a Studio in Albany? The Salary Math.

HUD does not publish a separate FMR for a studio in Albany. The closest published figure is the 2-bedroom at $1,500/month, which we use as a proxy.HUD does not publish a separate FMR for a studio in Albany. Showing the 2-bedroom rent of $1,500/month as a proxy.

HUD does not publish a separate FMR for a studio in Albany. Showing the 2-bedroom rent of $1,500/month as a proxy.

Salary thresholds at the HUD FMR of $1,500/month

Rent burden based on estimated take-home after federal, state, and FICA taxes (single filer). Verdict uses 30% rule.

PercentileAnnual salaryMonthly take-homeRent burdenVerdict
Entry-level (10th pct.)$34,330$2,32064.7%Too much
Early career (25th pct.)$36,750$2,46560.9%Too much
Median$45,310$2,97550.4%Too much
Experienced (75th pct.)$48,060$3,13947.8%Too much
Top earners (90th pct.)$54,070$3,49842.9%Too much

Verdict guide: Comfortable <25% | OK 25–30% | Stretch 30–40% | Too much >40%

Jobs that pay enough to afford a Studio in Albany

These occupations have median salaries that keep rent under 30% of take-home.

General and Operations Managers
$87,910/yr median
Registered Nurses
$108,000/yr median

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Frequently asked questions

What salary do you need to afford a studio in Albany?
You need roughly $6,849/year gross to keep a studio at $1,500/month under the 30% rent burden threshold. That assumes a 27% effective tax rate and single filing.
How much is the HUD Fair Market Rent for a studio in Albany?
HUD does not publish a separate FMR for a studio in Albany. The closest published figure is the 2-bedroom at $1,500/month.
Is Albany expensive for renters?
Albany is close to the national average in cost. The RPP of 102.1 means prices are roughly in line with the U.S. average.
What percentage of income should go to rent?
The standard guideline is 30% of your gross monthly income before taxes. Go above that and you risk being "rent-burdened," which the Census Bureau defines as spending more than 30% of income on housing costs. Budget carefully if your rent burden sits above 40%.
Which jobs pay enough to afford rent in Albany?
The following occupations in Albany have median salaries that keep studio rent under 30% of take-home pay: General and Operations Managers, Registered Nurses.

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