Average Rent in Manhattan, NY and Rent Price Trends

Rent price summary for
Manhattan, NY

As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Manhattan, NY is $5,110. This is +159% higher than the national average.

$16.83

average price per square foot

Median rent

$5,110

over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

5,626

for rent on Zumper.com

As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Manhattan, NY is $5,110. This is +159% higher than the national average.

$16.83

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

29%

31%

33%

$0-$1,500$0 - $1,500

$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000

$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500

$4,501-$6,000$4,501 - $6,000

$6,001-$50,000$6,001 - $50,000

Households

At this time, we don't have information to generate a distribution. Please check back soon.

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent comparables in
Manhattan, NY
The monthly rent for an apartment in Manhattan, NY is $5,112. A 1-bedroom apartment in Manhattan, NY costs about $4,995 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $5,990. Houses for rent in Manhattan, NY are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $5,425.


1 bedroom	$4,995	-	9%
2 bedroom	$6,000	-	10%
3 bedroom	$7,295	-	29%
4 bedroom	$7,400	-	64%
Studio	$4,062	-	2%


Apartments	$5,112	-	No Change
Condos	$6,400	-	No Change
Houses	$5,425	-	No Change
Rooms	$1,805	-	No Change

Studio

Average rent

$4,062

Last year

1 bedroom

Average rent

$4,995

Last year

2 bedroom

Average rent

$6,000

Last year

10%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$7,295

Last year

29%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$7,400

Last year

64%

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.

Compare rent prices in Manhattan, NY to other cities

Median rent prices in Manhattan, NY for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Bergenfield, NJ.

Manhattan

Median rent price$5,110

159%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,675

35%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Manhattan, NY is 91% higher than the median rent in Bergenfield, NJ.

More data insights and reports

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$2,675

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$3,000

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$2,925

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$3,075

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Cost of living in
Manhattan, NY

The overall cost of living in Manhattan, NY is 131% higher than the national average. Explore the cost of essential expenses, then use our rent calculator to help set your budget.