Last updated on October 15, 2026

Average rent in
New Paltz, NY

Median rent

Median rent in New Paltz

$1,995/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in New Paltz is $1,995 per month as of October 2026. This is 5% above the national average rent, or $95 more per month.

$2.05

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in New Paltz

19

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of New Paltz rentals at each price point

95%71%48%24%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in New Paltz, NY

Average rent prices in New Paltz have decreased by 22% over the last month and have remained the same 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 $3,000. 1-bedroom apartments in New Paltz run $1,847 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,050.

Listings

Studio

$1,375

No Change

36%

1 bedroom

$1,800

5%

24%

2 bedroom

$2,050

1%

6%

3 bedroom

$2,600

No Change

20%

4 bedroom

$3,250

No Change

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,375

Last year

36%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

24%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,050

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,600

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

20%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,250

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$1,995
increased by5%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,637
increased by39%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in New Paltz, NY is 24% 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

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
191 N Putt Corners Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in New Paltz

Residential Lease, New Paltz, NY

191 N Putt Corners Rd, New Paltz, NY 12561

3 beds

1.5 baths

$2,950

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
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

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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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 $1,995 per month as of October 10, 2026.

Is rent up or down in New Paltz?

Average rent prices in New Paltz have decreased by 22% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.

How does New Paltz rent compare to the national average?

Rent in New Paltz is 5% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $95 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 $80,000/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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