Last updated on June 28, 2026

Average rent in
Binghamton, NY

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Binghamton, NY rent slipped 11.8% year over year, with a current median of $1,100/month. Renters today are paying $186 less per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent is essentially flat.

  • Binghamton sits 43.6% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, reflecting its position as a smaller metro with limited total rentals (67) and a market accessible to renters seeking value.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Binghamton run around $1,500/month, 1-bedrooms around $900/month, 2-bedrooms around $1,195/month, 3-bedrooms around $1,550/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $2,100/month.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Eastside rents climbed 44.4% year over year to a median of $1,300/month. This rise contrasts with the citywide decline and marks Eastside as a notable local market outlier in Binghamton, NY.

Median rent

Median rent in Binghamton

$1,100/mo

decreased by12%

vs previous year

The average rent in Binghamton is $1,100 per month as of June 2026. This is 44% below the national average rent, or $850 less per month.

$1.26

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Binghamton

67

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Binghamton rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Binghamton, NY

Average rent prices in Binghamton have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 12% 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 Binghamton, NY

Rent prices in Binghamton vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Binghamton is $1,100, whereas a house costs $1,375. 1-bedroom apartments in Binghamton run $950 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,195.

Listings

Studio

$1,500

6%

65%

1 bedroom

$900

2%

10%

2 bedroom

$1,195

4%

7%

3 bedroom

$1,550

7%

2%

4 bedroom

$2,100

6%

10%

Studio

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

65%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$900

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

10%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,195

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

7%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,550

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,100

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

10%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Binghamton, 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 Binghamton, NY compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Binghamton and Afton by all bedroom counts and property types.

Binghamton

Median rent price$1,100
decreased by44%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,470
decreased by25%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Binghamton, NY is 25% lower than the median rent in Afton, NY.

Discover rentals in Binghamton, NY

5 Colfax Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

5h ago

8.1

Very good

5 Colfax Avenue

5 Colfax Ave, Binghamton, NY 13905

1 bed

1 bath

$400

Apartment for rent

153 Oak St #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Westside townhouse for rent in Binghamton

Room for Rent! 153 Oak St

153 Oak St #3, Binghamton, NY 13905

5 beds

2 baths

$525

House for rent

Available Jun 20

90 Conklin Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Southside East house for rent in Binghamton

90 Conklin Avenue - 1

90 Conklin Ave, Binghamton, NY 13903

5 beds

2 baths

$575

House for rent

Available Jun 1

41 Fayette St - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

7.7

Very good

41 Fayette St

41 Fayette St, Binghamton, NY 13901

3 beds

1 bath

$650–$725

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Binghamton, NY

Quick answers to common questions about the Binghamton rental market.

How much is rent in Binghamton?

The average rent in Binghamton is $1,100 per month as of June 27, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Binghamton?

Average rent prices in Binghamton have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 12% since last year.

How does Binghamton rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Binghamton is 44% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $850 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Binghamton?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Binghamton are Ely Park ($1,000/mo), Southside East ($1,100/mo), and Center City ($1,195/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Binghamton?

To comfortably afford rent in Binghamton, you'd need to earn approximately $44,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Binghamton?

Binghamton one-bedroom apartments averaged around $900 per month in 2025, while two-bedroom units reached around $1,300 monthly. These figures reflect the city's rental market across different apartment sizes, with two-bedroom units commanding about $400 more than one-bedroom options.

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).

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