Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on January 29, 2026

Average rent in
Manhattan, NY

Last updated on January 29, 2026

Last updated on January 29, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Manhattan, NY is $4,995. This is +163%, or $3,095, higher than the national average.

$17.83

average price per square foot

Median rent

$4,995

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Total rentals

6,334

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As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Manhattan, NY is $4,995. This is +163%, or $3,095, higher than the national average.

$17.83

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

1%
8%
31%
29%
31%
$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 remained the same 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 $5,000. A 1-bedroom apartment in Manhattan, NY costs about $4,950 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $5,800. Houses for rent in Manhattan, NY are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $6,620.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$4,950

-

1%

2 bedroom

$5,883

-

1%

3 bedroom

$6,925

-

5%

4 bedroom

$2,340

-

27%

Studio

$4,000

-

1%

Studio

Average rent

$4,000

Last year

1%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$4,950

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$5,883

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$6,925

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,340

Last year

27%

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$4,995
increased by163%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,400
increased by26%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Manhattan, NY is 108% higher than the median rent in Bergenfield, NJ.

More data insights and reports

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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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