Rents in multiple metro areas in Upstate New York grew at some of the fastest rates in the nation in early 2026, according to data from Zillow.
Binghamton, Syracuse, Albany, Rochester and Utica all ranked in the top 100 for January rent growth rate among the 300 biggest metro areas in the U.S.
Typical rents in Binghamton rose the fastest of any metro area in New York. Typical rent in the area totaled more than $1,316 in January, up 5.98% from the previous year…