Last updated on September 18, 2026

Average rent in
Carsten Institute New York, NY

Median rent

Median rent in New York

$6,250/mo

increased by12%

vs previous year

The average rent in New York is $6,250 per month as of September 2026. This is 229% above the national average rent, or $4,350 more per month.

$16.56

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in New York

1,498

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of New York rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Carsten Institute New York, NY

Average rent prices in New York have increased by 12% 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 Carsten Institute New York, NY

Rent prices in New York vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in New York is $6,197, whereas a house costs $6,997. 1-bedroom apartments in New York run $5,995 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $7,495.

Listings

Studio

$4,592

-

5%

1 bedroom

$5,995

-

7%

2 bedroom

$7,630

-

15%

3 bedroom

$8,800

-

16%

4 bedroom

$11,300

-

17%

Studio

Average rent

$4,592

Last year

5%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$5,995

Last year

7%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$7,630

Last year

15%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$8,800

Last year

16%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$11,300

Last year

17%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Carsten Institute New York, 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.

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1 bath

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Frequently asked questions for Carsten Institute New York, NY

Quick answers to common questions about the New York rental market.

How much is rent in New York?

The average rent in New York is $6,250 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in New York?

Average rent prices in New York have increased by 12% since last year.

How does New York rent compare to the national average?

Rent in New York is 229% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $4,350 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in New York?

To comfortably afford rent in New York, you'd need to earn approximately $250,000/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).

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