Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 2, 2026
Average rent in
Manhattan, NY
Average rent in
Last updated on August 2, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Manhattan
$5,388/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in Manhattan is $5,388 per month as of August 2026. This is 178% above the national average rent, or $3,448 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Manhattan
5,956
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 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 2% 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 $5,400, whereas a house costs $6,275. 1-bedroom apartments in Manhattan run $5,299 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $6,750.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $4,130 | - | 2% | |
1 bedroom | $5,295 | - | 3% | |
2 bedroom | $6,834 | - | 6% | |
3 bedroom | $7,592 | - | 3% | |
4 bedroom | $4,997 | - | 3% |
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 | $5,400 | - | No Change | |
Condos | $6,300 | - | No Change | |
Houses | $6,275 | - | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,840 | - | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$4,130
Last year
2%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$5,295
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$6,834
Last year
6%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$7,592
Last year
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,997
Last year
3%
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
$5,400
Condos
Average rent
$6,300
Houses
Average rent
$6,275
Rooms
Average rent
$1,840
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
178%higher than the national median
29%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Manhattan, NY is 116% higher than the median rent in Bergenfield, NJ.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,500
1%$2,795
9%$3,800
55%$2,800
4%$2,400
6%$2,200
7%$2,500
24%$3,400
14%$2,195
2%$2,600
14%$2,450
8%$2,807
5%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
4d ago
1660 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10029
1 bed
1 bath
$1,559
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 11
1d ago
Verified
215 E 124th St, New York, NY 10035
2–4 beds
1–2 baths
$1,897–$4,775
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 28
5d+ ago
Upper West Side house for rent in New York
720 W End Ave, New York, NY 10025
1 bed
1 bath
$1,700
House for rent
5d+ ago
Central Harlem house for rent in New York
300 W 136th St, New York, NY 10030
1 bed
1 bath
$1,750
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
Theater District condo for rent in New York
217 W 57th St #69E, New York, NY 10019
3 beds
4 baths
$70,000
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Midtown East apartment for rent in New York
3 beds
4.5 baths
$68,000
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
200 E 11th St, New York, NY 10003
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,410–$9,680
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
63 Wall St, New York, NY 10005
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$3,300–$6,025
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
215 E 124th St, New York, NY 10035
2–4 beds
1–2 baths
$1,897–$4,775
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 28
4h ago
Verified
63 Wall St, New York, NY 10005
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$3,300–$6,025
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
215 E 124th St, New York, NY 10035
2–4 beds
1–2 baths
$1,897–$4,775
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 28
5d+ ago
Verified
200 E 87th St, New York, NY 10128
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$4,200–$5,200
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
180 Riverside Blvd, New York, NY 10069
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$3,758–$20,210
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
200 E 11th St, New York, NY 10003
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,410–$7,730
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
63 Wall St, New York, NY 10005
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$3,300–$6,025
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
215 E 124th St, New York, NY 10035
2–4 beds
1–2 baths
$1,897–$4,775
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 28
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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 $5,388 per month as of August 1, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Manhattan?
Average rent prices in Manhattan have increased by 2% since last year.
How does Manhattan rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Manhattan is 178% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $3,448 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 $216,000/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).