Last updated on October 29, 2026

Average rent in
Adams, NY

Median rent

Median rent in Adams

$975/mo

increased by8%

vs previous year

The average rent in Adams is $975 per month as of October 2026. This is 49% below the national average rent, or $925 less per month.

$1.74

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Adams

18

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Adams rentals at each price point

85%64%43%21%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Adams, NY

Average rent prices in Adams have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 8% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Adams, NY

Rent prices in Adams vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Adams is $885, whereas a house costs $1,950. 1-bedroom apartments in Adams run $850 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,095.

Listings

Studio

$935

No Change

-

1 bedroom

$862

No Change

-

2 bedroom

$1,195

7%

33%

3 bedroom

$1,615

No Change

3%

4 bedroom

$1,800

-

-

Studio

Average rent

$935

1 bedroom

Average rent

$862

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,195

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

33%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,615

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

The table above reflects average rent prices in Adams, NY, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Adams, NY compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Adams and Black River by all bedroom counts and property types.

Adams

Median rent price$975
decreased by49%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,100
decreased by42%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Adams, NY is 11% lower than the median rent in Black River, NY.

Discover rentals in Adams, NY

5h ago

8.3

Very good

16535 New York 178

16535 State Route 178, Adams, NY 13605

Studio

1 bath

$425

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Cleveland House - Photo 1 of 1

11h ago

8.6

Very good

Cleveland House

5 E Church St, Adams, NY 13605

1 bed

1 bath

$725–$800

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
75 E Church St #103 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Adams

Cleveland House - 103

75 E Church St #103, Adams, NY 13605

1 bed

1 bath

$725

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Hilltop - Photo 1 of 1

5h ago

8.8

Very good

Hilltop

6 Institute St, Adams, NY 13605

1–2 beds

1 bath

$775–$850

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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Frequently asked questions for Adams, NY

Quick answers to common questions about the Adams rental market.

How much is rent in Adams?

The average rent in Adams is $975 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Adams?

Average rent prices in Adams have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 8% since last year.

How does Adams rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Adams is 49% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $925 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Adams?

To comfortably afford rent in Adams, you'd need to earn approximately $39,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

Apartments for rent in Adams