Last updated on July 17, 2026

Average rent in
New Paltz, NY

Median rent

Median rent in New Paltz

$2,300/mo

increased by18%

vs previous year

The average rent in New Paltz is $2,300 per month as of July 2026. This is 18% above the national average rent, or $350 more per month.

$1.96

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in New Paltz

14

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of New Paltz rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%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 decreased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 18% 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 $2,175, whereas a house costs $2,950. 1-bedroom apartments in New Paltz run $1,600 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,050.

Listings

Studio

$1,500

No Change

38%

1 bedroom

$1,600

14%

24%

2 bedroom

$2,200

4%

8%

3 bedroom

$2,300

13%

7%

4 bedroom

$2,000

No Change

48%

Studio

Average rent

$1,500

Last year

38%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,600

Last 30 days

14%

Last year

24%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

8%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,300

Last 30 days

13%

Last year

7%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,000

Last year

48%

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$2,300
increased by18%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,700
increased by38%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in New Paltz, NY is 15% lower than the median rent in Beacon, NY.

Discover rentals in New Paltz, NY

12 Pinecrest Rd #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in New Paltz

Furnished 5-Bedroom Home Near Town & Campus

12 Pinecrest Rd #1, New Paltz, NY 12561

1 bed

1 bath

$800

Condo for rent

Available Aug 23

84 S Manheim Blvd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in New Paltz

Across the Street from SUNY | Furnished Student Housing

84 S Manheim Blvd, New Paltz, NY 12561

1 bed

1 bath

$850

House for rent

Available Aug 20

25 Henry W Dubois Dr #29 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in New Paltz

APARTMENT - New Paltz, NY

25 Henry W Dubois Dr #29, New Paltz, NY 12561

2 beds

1 bath

$2,050

Apartment for rent

25 Henry W Dubois Dr #42 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in New Paltz

APARTMENT - New Paltz, NY

25 Henry W Dubois Dr #42, New Paltz, NY 12561

2 beds

1 bath

$2,050

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 $2,300 per month as of July 11, 2026.

Is rent up or down in New Paltz?

Average rent prices in New Paltz have decreased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 18% since last year.

How does New Paltz rent compare to the national average?

Rent in New Paltz is 18% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $350 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 $92,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in New Paltz?

Based on our current listings, utilities-included rentals are extremely rare in New Paltz, appearing in under 1% of units. One-bedrooms show the highest rate at about 0.37% of listings.

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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