Average Rent in Clinton County, NY↑ Rents rising 14.6% YoY

Clinton County, NY has rental prices ranging from $945/month to $1,591/month in 2025, depending on unit size. The typical 1-bedroom apartment rents for $951/month — 32% below the national average of $1,400/month. With a median household income of $69,208/year, spending $951/month on a 1-bedroom represents 16% of gross income — within the recommended 30% threshold.

How Clinton County Compares

With an average 2-bedroom rent of $1,200/month, Clinton County ranks #18 most expensive of the 41 cities tracked in New York — pricier than 82% of all US cities in our data.

The Clinton County Rental Market

The Clinton County, NY area has a population of about 78,961 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 Clinton County, NY have risen by $153/month (14.6%) over the past year, from $1,047 to $1,200. This rate of increase is significant and reflects strong rental demand and limited housing supply in the local market.

Affordability

To afford a 1-bedroom apartment in Clinton County, NY without exceeding the 30% housing cost guideline, a renter needs an annual income of approximately $38,040. The local median household income of $69,208 exceeds that threshold by $31,168, making Clinton County relatively accessible compared to local wages.

Economy & Jobs

Clinton County, NY has an unemployment rate of 4.4%, 0.5 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 Clinton County's neighborhoods. Among the highest-value areas are Plattsburgh West ($161,777 median home value), Cumberland Head ($311,496 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 Clinton County, NY Affordable?

Income needed to rent or buy, price history, and how this city compares to nearby metros.

Rent or Buy in Clinton County?

Break-even analysis and mortgage estimates based on local market data.

Living in Clinton County

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