Average Rent in Chautauqua County, NY↑ Rents rising 4.0% YoY🔻 Cheapest in NY

Chautauqua County, NY has rental prices ranging from $706/month to $1,393/month in 2027, depending on unit size. The typical 1-bedroom apartment rents for $786/month — 44% below the national average of $1,400/month. With a median household income of $56,507/year, spending $786/month on a 1-bedroom represents 17% of gross income — within the recommended 30% threshold.

How Chautauqua County Compares

With an average 2-bedroom rent of $1,014/month, Chautauqua County ranks #43 most expensive of the 43 cities tracked in New York — more affordable than 63% of all US cities in our data.

The Chautauqua County Rental Market

The Chautauqua County, NY area has a population of about 126,329 and 31% of households renting rather than owning. That is close to the US average renter share of ~34%.

Rent Trends

2-bedroom rents in Chautauqua County, NY have risen by $39/month (4.0%) over the past year, from $975 to $1,014. This modest growth is consistent with broader inflationary trends seen across US rental markets.

Affordability

To afford a 1-bedroom apartment in Chautauqua County, NY without exceeding the 30% housing cost guideline, a renter needs an annual income of approximately $31,440. The local median household income of $56,507 exceeds that threshold by $25,067, making Chautauqua County relatively accessible compared to local wages.

Economy & Jobs

Chautauqua County, NY has an unemployment rate of 4.6%, 0.7 percentage points above the national average of 3.9%. A higher unemployment rate can moderate rental demand over time, which may help keep rent growth in check compared to tighter job markets.

Neighborhoods

Home values — and by extension rent levels — vary significantly across Chautauqua County's neighborhoods. Among the highest-value areas are Jamestown West ($186,827 median home value). Renters on a tighter budget may find better value in less central neighborhoods or in adjacent metros with lower overall rent levels.

Is Chautauqua County, NY Affordable?

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Rent or Buy in Chautauqua County?

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Living in Chautauqua County

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