Last updated on August 12, 2026

Average rent in
Binghamton, NY

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Binghamton, NY rent rose 4.3% year over year, with a current median of $1,200/month. Renters today are paying $33 more per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent is essentially flat.

  • Binghamton sits 37.7% more affordable than the $1,925/month national median, making it an accessible market for renters seeking value in a smaller metro with 80 total rentals.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Binghamton rent for $1,500/month, 1-bedrooms $950/month, 2-bedrooms $1,200/month, 3-bedrooms $1,800/month, and 4+ bedrooms $2,550/month. The bedroom tiers reflect a wide range of options for renters across the city.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Ely Park rents climbed 61.3% year over year to $1,250/month across 13 rentals, contrasting with the citywide 4.3% rise. Meanwhile, First Ward saw rents fall 25.0% year over year to $1,050/month, showing diverse neighborhood trends in Binghamton.

Median rent

Median rent in Binghamton

$1,200/mo

increased by4%

vs previous year

The average rent in Binghamton is $1,200 per month as of August 2026. This is 38% below the national average rent, or $725 less per month.

$1.51

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Binghamton

80

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Binghamton rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%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 increased by 4% 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 $1,200, whereas a house costs $1,650. 1-bedroom apartments in Binghamton run $975 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,200.

Listings

Studio

$1,500

No Change

8%

1 bedroom

$950

5%

12%

2 bedroom

$1,200

2%

1%

3 bedroom

$1,800

3%

56%

4 bedroom

$2,550

14%

8%

Studio

Average rent

$1,500

Last year

8%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$950

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

12%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,200

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

56%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,550

Last 30 days

14%

Last year

8%

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$1,200
decreased by38%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,195
decreased by38%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Binghamton, NY is equal to the median rent in Afton, NY.

Discover rentals in Binghamton, NY

5 Colfax Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.1

Very good

5 Colfax Avenue

5 Colfax Ave, Binghamton, NY 13905

1 bed

1 bath

$400

Apartment for rent

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

135 Washington St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Center City apartment for rent in Binghamton

APARTMENT - BINGHAMTON, NY

135 Washington St, Binghamton, NY 13901

4 beds

2 baths

$625

Apartment for rent

41 Fayette St - Photo 1 of 1

14h ago

8.3

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 $1,200 per month as of August 8, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Binghamton?

Average rent prices in Binghamton have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 4% since last year.

How does Binghamton rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Binghamton is 38% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $725 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Binghamton?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Binghamton are First Ward ($1,050/mo), Southside East ($1,150/mo), and Westside ($1,250/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Binghamton?

To comfortably afford rent in Binghamton, you'd need to earn approximately $48,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Binghamton average around $940/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,230/month.

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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