Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on March 16, 2026

Average rent in
Manhattan, NY

Last updated on March 16, 2026

Last updated on March 16, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Manhattan, NY is $5,167. This is +172%, or $3,266, higher than the national average.

$18.83

average price per square foot

Median rent

$5,167

increased by8%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

6,190

for rent on Zumper.com

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Manhattan, NY is $5,167. This is +172%, or $3,266, higher than the national average.

$18.83

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

1%
8%
28%
30%
34%
$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 price trends in
Manhattan, NY

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Manhattan, NY have increased by 8% in the last year. At this time, we don't have enough information to generate yearly trends. Please see below for more rent price details.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Manhattan, NY

The monthly rent for an apartment in Manhattan, NY is $5,250. A 1-bedroom apartment in Manhattan, NY costs about $5,150 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $6,100. Houses for rent in Manhattan, NY are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $6,150.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$5,114

-

13%

2 bedroom

$6,244

-

14%

3 bedroom

$6,995

-

18%

4 bedroom

$2,405

-

6%

Studio

$4,100

-

7%

Studio

Average rent

$4,100

Last year

7%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$5,114

Last year

13%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$6,244

Last year

14%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$6,995

Last year

18%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,405

Last year

6%

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$5,167
increased by172%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,472
increased by30%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Manhattan, NY is 109% higher than the median rent in Bergenfield, NJ.

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Bergenfield

$2,472

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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.

Expenses

accrued by most renters

Average cost

compared to national average

Goods & Services

27% higher

Groceries

18% higher

Health

46% higher

Housing

401% higher

Transportation

17% higher

Utilities

15% higher

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