Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on November 2, 2026
Average rent in
Manhattan, NY
Average rent in
Last updated on November 2, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Manhattan
$5,500/mo
5%vs previous year
The average rent in Manhattan is $5,500 per month as of October 2026. This is 189% above the national average rent, or $3,600 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Manhattan
5,990
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Manhattan rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Manhattan, NY
Average rent prices in Manhattan have increased by 5% since last year. At this time, we don't have enough information to generate yearly trends. Please see below for more rent price details.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Manhattan, NY
Rent prices in Manhattan vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Manhattan is $5,500, whereas a house costs $6,250. 1-bedroom apartments in Manhattan run $5,395 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $6,800.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $4,110 | - |  1% | |
1 bedroom | $5,395 | - | 4% | |
2 bedroom | $6,966 | - | 6% | |
3 bedroom | $7,672 | - | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $7,995 | - | 8% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Manhattan, NY.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $5,500 | - | 5% | |
Condos | $6,595 | - | 14% | |
Houses | $6,250 | - | 67% | |
Rooms | $1,840 | - | 33% |
Studio
Average rent
$4,110
Last year
1%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$5,395
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$6,966
Last year
6%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$7,672
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$7,995
Last year
8%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Manhattan, NY.
Apartments
Average rent
$5,500
Last year
5%
Condos
Average rent
$6,595
Last year
14%
Houses
Average rent
$6,250
Last year
67%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,840
Last year
33%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Manhattan, 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 Manhattan, NY compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Manhattan and Bergenfield by all bedroom counts and property types.
Manhattan
189%higher than the national median
43%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Manhattan, NY is 102% higher than the median rent in Bergenfield, NJ.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,725
10%$2,595
2%$2,950
68%$2,951
3%$2,375
8%$2,200
4%$2,600
7%$2,950
2%$2,499
10%$2,472
8%$2,150
14%$2,840
2%Cost of living in Manhattan, NY
Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.
Expenses accrued by most renters | Average cost compared to national average |
|---|---|
| Goods & Services | 29% higher |
| Groceries | 13% higher |
| Health | 46% higher |
| Housing | 398% higher |
| Transportation | 18% higher |
| Utilities | 14% higher |
Discover rentals in Manhattan, NY
5d+ ago
Washington Heights apartment for rent in New York
2107 Amsterdam Ave #4A, New York, NY 10032
2 beds
1 bath
$1,350
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 12
5d+ ago
Hell's Kitchen apartment for rent in New York
Studio
1 bath
$1,400
Price dropped $95Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 23
2d ago
1660 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10029
1 bed
1 bath
$1,559
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Jun 11
2d ago
Verified
215 E 124th St, New York, NY 10035
2–4 beds
1–2 baths
$1,923–$6,516
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 28
5d+ ago
Theater District apartment for rent in New York
111 W 57th St #54, New York, NY 10019
3 beds
3.5 baths
$89,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Theater District house for rent in New York
111 W 57th St, New York, NY 10019
3 beds
3.5 baths
$89,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
Midtown East condo for rent in New York
4 beds
4 baths
$75,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
2d ago
Upper East Side house for rent in New York
33 E 74th St, New York, NY 10021
4 beds
3.5 baths
$70,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
2d ago
Verified
200 E 11th St, New York, NY 10003
Studio–4 beds
1–3 baths
$3,600–$31,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
215 E 124th St, New York, NY 10035
2–4 beds
1–2 baths
$1,923–$6,516
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 28
5d+ ago
Central Harlem condo for rent in New York
Studio
1 bath
$2,375
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
13h ago
Verified
245 E 40th St, New York, NY 10016
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$4,002–$10,341
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
180 Pearl Street, New York, NY 10005
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$4,796–$11,870
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 14
2d ago
Verified
215 E 124th St, New York, NY 10035
2–4 beds
1–2 baths
$1,923–$6,516
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 28
21h ago
Verified
730 Columbus Ave, New York, NY 10025
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$5,139–$10,272
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
21h ago
Verified
400 W 37th St, New York, NY 10018
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,511–$8,275
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
200 E 11th St, New York, NY 10003
Studio–4 beds
1–3 baths
$3,600–$31,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
215 E 124th St, New York, NY 10035
2–4 beds
1–2 baths
$1,923–$6,516
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 28
21h ago
Verified
730 Columbus Ave, New York, NY 10025
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$5,139–$10,272
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
21h ago
Verified
400 W 37th St, New York, NY 10018
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,511–$8,275
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Manhattan, NY
Quick answers to common questions about the Manhattan rental market.
How much is rent in Manhattan?
The average rent in Manhattan is $5,500 per month as of October 31, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Manhattan?
Average rent prices in Manhattan have increased by 5% since last year.
How does Manhattan rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Manhattan is 189% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $3,600 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Manhattan?
To comfortably afford rent in Manhattan, you'd need to earn approximately $220,000/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).