Last updated on September 26, 2026

Average rent in
Binghamton, NY

Median rent

Median rent in Binghamton

$1,225/mo

decreased by6%

vs previous year

The average rent in Binghamton is $1,225 per month as of September 2026. This is 36% below the national average rent, or $675 less per month.

$1.83

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Binghamton

92

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Binghamton rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%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 increased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 6% 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 $2,100. 1-bedroom apartments in Binghamton run $925 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,200.

Listings

Studio

$550

24%

25%

1 bedroom

$900

2%

3%

2 bedroom

$1,225

No Change

1%

3 bedroom

$1,855

32%

24%

4 bedroom

$2,800

12%

28%

Studio

Average rent

$550

Last 30 days

24%

Last year

25%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$900

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,225

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,855

Last 30 days

32%

Last year

24%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,800

Last 30 days

12%

Last year

28%

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$1,225
decreased by36%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,450
decreased by24%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Binghamton, NY is 16% lower than the median rent in Afton, NY.

Discover rentals in Binghamton, NY

5 Colfax Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.1

Very good

5 Colfax Avenue

5 Colfax Ave, Binghamton, NY 13905

1 bed

1 bath

$400

4d ago

7.9

Very good

296 Main Street

296 Main St, Binghamton, NY 13905

3 beds

1 bath

$1,200

97 Broad Ave #3rdFL - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Eastside condo for rent in Binghamton

9 Burr Ave. - Photo 1 of 1

18h ago

8.5

Very good

9 Burr Ave.

9 Burr Ave, Binghamton, NY 13903

3 beds

1 bath

$1,300

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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 $1,225 per month as of September 26, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Binghamton?

Average rent prices in Binghamton have increased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 6% since last year.

How does Binghamton rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Binghamton is 36% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $675 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Binghamton?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Binghamton are Southside East ($1,200/mo), Center City ($1,200/mo), and Eastside ($1,200/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Binghamton?

To comfortably afford rent in Binghamton, you'd need to earn approximately $49,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

April offers the lowest rents in Binghamton with roughly a 10% difference compared to September's peak pricing. March and May see higher competition with increased demand relative to available inventory.

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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