Last updated on September 19, 2026

Average rent in
Jamestown, NY

Median rent

Median rent in Jamestown

$850/mo

decreased by29%

vs previous year

The average rent in Jamestown is $850 per month as of September 2026. This is 55% below the national average rent, or $1,050 less per month.

$0.69

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Jamestown

17

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Jamestown 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 Jamestown, NY

Average rent prices in Jamestown have increased by 9% over the last month and have decreased by 29% 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 Jamestown, NY

Rent prices in Jamestown vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Jamestown is $850, whereas a house costs $2,725. 1-bedroom apartments in Jamestown run $750 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $900.

Listings

Studio

$800

No Change

-

1 bedroom

$775

5%

14%

2 bedroom

$975

2%

11%

3 bedroom

$2,500

23%

68%

4 bedroom

$3,250

No Change

-

Studio

Average rent

$800

1 bedroom

Average rent

$775

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

14%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$975

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

11%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

23%

Last year

68%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,250

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

Compare median rent prices in Jamestown and Allegany by all bedroom counts and property types.

Jamestown

Median rent price$850
decreased by55%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$925
decreased by51%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Jamestown, NY is 8% lower than the median rent in Allegany, NY.

Discover rentals in Jamestown, NY

111 Myrtle St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Jamestown

111 Myrtle Street - 2

111 Myrtle St #2, Jamestown, NY 14701

2 beds

1 bath

$800

6h ago

7.7

Very good

114-116 West 8th Street

114 W 8th St, Jamestown, NY 14701

2 beds

1 bath

$850

408 Lafayette St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Jamestown

408 Lafayette Street - 2

408 Lafayette St #2, Jamestown, NY 14701

3 beds

1 bath

$875

21 E 3rd St #402 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Jamestown

ResidentialLease, Jamestown, NY

21 E 3rd St #402, Jamestown, NY 14701

2 beds

1 bath

$950

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Frequently asked questions for Jamestown, NY

Quick answers to common questions about the Jamestown rental market.

How much is rent in Jamestown?

The average rent in Jamestown is $850 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Jamestown?

Average rent prices in Jamestown have increased by 9% over the last month and have decreased by 29% since last year.

How does Jamestown rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Jamestown is 55% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,050 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Jamestown?

To comfortably afford rent in Jamestown, you'd need to earn approximately $34,000/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 Allegany