Last updated on August 30, 2026

Average rent in
New Paltz, NY

Median rent

Median rent in New Paltz

$2,050/mo

decreased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in New Paltz is $2,050 per month as of August 2026. This is 7% above the national average rent, or $140 more per month.

$1.93

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in New Paltz

11

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of New Paltz 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

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in New Paltz, NY, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in New Paltz, NY

Average rent prices in New Paltz have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 2% since last year.

Rent trends

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

Compare rent prices in New Paltz, NY

Rent prices in New Paltz vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in New Paltz is $2,050, whereas a house costs $2,800. 1-bedroom apartments in New Paltz run $1,500 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,050.

Listings

Studio

$1,400

No Change

116%

1 bedroom

$1,780

5%

11%

2 bedroom

$2,350

5%

No Change

3 bedroom

$2,500

8%

7%

4 bedroom

$5,000

No Change

60%

Studio

Average rent

$1,400

Last year

116%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,780

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

11%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,350

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

No Change

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

7%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,000

Last year

60%

The table above reflects average rent prices in New Paltz, 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.

How does rent in New Paltz, NY compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in New Paltz and Beacon by all bedroom counts and property types.

New Paltz

Median rent price$2,050
increased by7%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,525
increased by32%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in New Paltz, NY is 19% lower than the median rent in Beacon, NY.

Discover rentals in New Paltz, NY

12 Duzine Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in New Paltz

Detached House,House - New Paltz, NY

12 Duzine Rd, New Paltz, NY 12561

3 beds

1 bath

$2,900

House for rent

Available Dec 15

335 State Route 32 N - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in New Paltz

Residential Lease, New Paltz, NY

335 State Route 32 N, New Paltz, NY 12561

3 beds

1.5 baths

$3,000

House for rent

2 Partington Pl - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in New Paltz

Residential Lease, New Paltz, NY

2 Partington Pl, New Paltz, NY 12561

5 beds

2 baths

$3,800

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for New Paltz, NY

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

How much is rent in New Paltz?

The average rent in New Paltz is $2,050 per month as of August 29, 2026.

Is rent up or down in New Paltz?

Average rent prices in New Paltz have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 2% since last year.

How does New Paltz rent compare to the national average?

Rent in New Paltz is 7% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $140 more per month.

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

To comfortably afford rent in New Paltz, you'd need to earn approximately $82,000/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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