Last updated on June 12, 2026

Average rent in
New York University, NY

Median rent

Median rent in New York

$6,000/mo

increased by6%

vs previous year

The average rent in New York is $6,000 per month as of June 2026. This is 208% above the national average rent, or $4,050 more per month.

$24.85

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in New York

1,360

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of New York rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in New York University, NY

Average rent prices in New York have increased by 6% 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 New York 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 $6,000, whereas a house costs $12,500. 1-bedroom apartments in New York run $5,600 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $6,495.

Listings

Studio

$4,580

-

13%

1 bedroom

$5,600

-

9%

2 bedroom

$6,688

-

9%

3 bedroom

$7,995

-

15%

4 bedroom

$10,100

-

73%

Studio

Average rent

$4,580

Last year

13%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$5,600

Last year

9%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$6,688

Last year

9%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$7,995

Last year

15%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$10,100

Last year

73%

The table above reflects average rent prices in New York 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 New York University, NY

Alabama Flats LLC - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

7.3

Very good

Alabama Flats LLC

15 E 11th St, New York, NY 10003

3 beds

1 bath

$2,495–$7,650

Apartment for rent

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5d+ ago

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4 beds

2 baths

$3,995

Apartment for rent

Ridge St #5 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Lower East Side apartment for rent in New York

4 beds

2 baths

$5,060

Apartment for rent

Stanton St #5C - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Lower East Side apartment for rent in New York

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for New York 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 $6,000 per month as of June 6, 2026.

Is rent up or down in New York?

Average rent prices in New York have increased by 6% since last year.

How does New York rent compare to the national average?

Rent in New York is 208% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $4,050 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 $240,000/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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