Last updated on August 26, 2026

Average rent in
Kingston, NY

Median rent

Median rent in Kingston

$2,225/mo

increased by13%

vs previous year

The average rent in Kingston is $2,225 per month as of August 2026. This is 16% above the national average rent, or $300 more per month.

$2.32

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Kingston

22

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Kingston rentals at each price point

85%64%43%21%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Kingston, NY

Average rent prices in Kingston have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 13% 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 Kingston, NY

Rent prices in Kingston vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Kingston is $1,875, whereas a house costs $2,800. 1-bedroom apartments in Kingston run $1,650 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,200.

Listings

Studio

$1,462

No Change

-

1 bedroom

$1,675

4%

2%

2 bedroom

$2,773

1%

20%

3 bedroom

$2,500

No Change

23%

4 bedroom

$3,800

No Change

24%

Studio

Average rent

$1,462

Last 30 days

No Change

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,675

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,773

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

20%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

23%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,800

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

24%

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

Compare median rent prices in Kingston and Highland by all bedroom counts and property types.

Kingston

Median rent price$2,225
increased by16%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,175
increased by13%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Kingston, NY is 2% higher than the median rent in Highland, NY.

Discover rentals in Kingston, NY

17 O'Neil St - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

7.8

Very good

17 O'Neil St

17 Oneil St, Kingston, NY 12401

2 beds

1 bath

$1,650

Apartment for rent

432 Albany Ave - Photo 1 of 1

17h ago

Apartment for rent in Kingston

2BR/1.0BA

432 Albany Ave, Kingston, NY 12401

2 beds

1 bath

$1,775

Apartment for rent

120 Hinsdale St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Kingston

2BR/1.5BA

120 Hinsdale St, Kingston, NY 12401

2 beds

1.5 baths

$1,950

Apartment for rent

37 Green St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.5

Very good

37 Green St

37 Green St, Kingston, NY 12401

2 beds

1 bath

$2,200

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Kingston, NY

Quick answers to common questions about the Kingston rental market.

How much is rent in Kingston?

The average rent in Kingston is $2,225 per month as of August 22, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Kingston?

Average rent prices in Kingston have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 13% since last year.

How does Kingston rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Kingston is 16% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $300 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Kingston?

To comfortably afford rent in Kingston, you'd need to earn approximately $89,000/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).

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