Last updated on June 19, 2026

Average rent in
Columbia University, NY

Median rent

Median rent in New York

$4,620/mo

decreased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in New York is $4,620 per month as of June 2026. This is 137% above the national average rent, or $2,670 more per month.

$16.56

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in New York

369

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of New York rentals at each price point

35%26%18%9%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Columbia University, NY

Average rent prices in New York have decreased 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 Columbia University, NY

Rent prices in New York vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in New York is $4,950, whereas a house costs $2,600. 1-bedroom apartments in New York run $4,945 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $6,100.

Listings

Studio

$3,643

-

26%

1 bedroom

$4,891

-

12%

2 bedroom

$6,250

-

26%

3 bedroom

$4,724

-

47%

4 bedroom

$2,340

-

131%

Studio

Average rent

$3,643

Last year

26%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$4,891

Last year

12%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$6,250

Last year

26%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,724

Last year

47%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,340

Last year

131%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Columbia University, 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.

Discover rentals in Columbia University, NY

370 Saint Nicholas Ave #1B - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Central Harlem condo for rent in New York

$1,460 - 1 or 2 BR available in 3 BR/2 BA unit in Heart of Harlemt

370 Saint Nicholas Ave #1B, New York, NY 10027

1 bed

1 bath

$1,460

Condo for rent

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2d ago

West Harlem apartment for rent in New York

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1h ago

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Avalon at Edgewater

100 River Mews Ln, Edgewater, NJ 07020

Studio–3 beds

1–2 baths

$2,840–$5,230

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147 W 111th St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Central Harlem apartment for rent in New York

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Frequently asked questions for Columbia University, 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 $4,620 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in New York?

Average rent prices in New York have decreased by 2% since last year.

How does New York rent compare to the national average?

Rent in New York is 137% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $2,670 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 $185,000/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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