Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 17, 2026
Average rent in
Manhattan, NY
Average rent in
Last updated on September 17, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Manhattan
$5,475/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in Manhattan is $5,475 per month as of September 2026. This is 188% above the national average rent, or $3,575 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Manhattan
5,838
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 3% 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 $5,475, whereas a house costs $6,485. 1-bedroom apartments in Manhattan run $5,331 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $6,800.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $4,100 | - | 2% | |
1 bedroom | $5,312 | - | 4% | |
2 bedroom | $6,895 | - | 6% | |
3 bedroom | $7,712 | - | 4% | |
4 bedroom | $7,500 | - |  1% |
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 | $5,475 | - | No Change | |
Condos | $6,250 | - | No Change | |
Houses | $6,485 | - | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,920 | - | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$4,100
Last year
2%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$5,312
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$6,895
Last year
6%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$7,712
Last year
4%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$7,500
Last year
1%
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
$5,475
Condos
Average rent
$6,250
Houses
Average rent
$6,485
Rooms
Average rent
$1,920
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
188%higher than the national median
29%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Manhattan, NY is 123% higher than the median rent in Bergenfield, NJ.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,450
6%$2,770
1%$2,705
63%$3,025
18%$2,400
9%$2,299
5%$2,600
7%$3,047
6%$2,395
16%$2,500
$2,350
5%$2,800
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 | 15% higher |
| Health | 44% higher |
| Housing | 404% higher |
| Transportation | 19% higher |
| Utilities | 14% higher |
Discover rentals in Manhattan, NY
1h ago
Verified
215 E 124th St, New York, NY 10035
2–4 beds
1–2 baths
$1,695–$5,775
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 28
5d+ ago
Washington Heights apartment for rent in New York
2 beds
1 bath
$1,840
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Washington Heights apartment for rent in New York
568 W 187th St #3, New York, NY 10033
Studio
1 bath
$1,850
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 8
5d+ ago
Central Harlem apartment for rent in New York
Studio
1 bath
$1,895
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Theater District house for rent in New York
217 W 57th St, New York, NY 10019
3 beds
3.5 baths
$75,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
West Village townhouse for rent in New York
14 Saint Lukes Pl #TH, New York, NY 10014
4 beds
4 baths
$75,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
Midtown East condo for rent in New York
4 beds
4 baths
$75,000
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Midtown East apartment for rent in New York
3 beds
4.5 baths
$68,000
Apartment for rent
15h ago
Verified
200 E 11th St, New York, NY 10003
Studio–5 beds
1–7 baths
$3,430–$31,430
House for rent
4h ago
Verified
228 W 71st St, New York, NY 10023
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$3,476–$5,627
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
303 E 83rd St, New York, NY 10028
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$5,582–$10,253
Price drop
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
180 Riverside Blvd, New York, NY 10069
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$4,403–$20,110
Price drop
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
180 Riverside Blvd, New York, NY 10069
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$4,403–$20,110
Price drop
Apartment for rent
14h ago
Verified
50 E 28th St, New York, NY 10016
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$4,875–$9,175
Apartment for rent
14h ago
Verified
245 E 40th St, New York, NY 10016
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$4,002–$10,401
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
228 W 71st St, New York, NY 10023
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$3,476–$5,627
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
303 E 83rd St, New York, NY 10028
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$5,582–$10,253
Price drop
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
180 Riverside Blvd, New York, NY 10069
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$4,403–$20,110
Price drop
Apartment for rent
14h ago
Verified
41 W 86th St, New York, NY 10024
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$3,200–$5,914
Price drop
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 $5,475 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Manhattan?
Average rent prices in Manhattan have increased by 3% since last year.
How does Manhattan rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Manhattan is 188% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $3,575 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 $219,000/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).