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Last updated on July 6, 2026
Average rent in
New York, NY
Average rent in
Last updated on July 6, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where New York, NY rent stands today
New York, NY rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $4,500/month. Renters are paying $142 more per month on average than last year, after recent fluctuations.
Vs. national rents
New York runs roughly 2.3× the $1,950/month national median, placing it among the priciest major metros in the country. The market offers 10,366 total rentals, primarily apartments which make up 81.4% of inventory.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in New York sit around $3,812/month, 1-bedrooms at $4,568/month, and 2-bedrooms at $5,450/month, with 3-bedrooms close behind at $5,472/month. The 4+ bedroom segment is an outlier at $2,190/month, reflecting a different pricing pattern.
Neighborhood spotlight
In New York, NY, Huguenot rents fell 84.0% year over year to $2,400/month and Charleston dropped 74.0% to $2,600/month, while Highbridge declined 57.7% to $1,775/month. These steep local declines contrast with the overall flat citywide market and show significant neighborhood-level variation.
Median rent
Median rent in New York
$4,500/mo
vs previous year
The average rent in New York is $4,500 per month as of July 2026. This is 131% above the national average rent, or $2,550 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in New York
10,366
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of New York rentals at each price point
Rent trends in New York, NY
Average rent prices in New York have remained the same 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 York, NY
Rent prices in New York vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in New York is $4,740, whereas a house costs $3,548. 1-bedroom apartments in New York run $4,700 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $5,495.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $3,811 | No Change |  4% | |
1 bedroom | $4,568 |  1% | 6% | |
2 bedroom | $5,450 | 1% | 5% | |
3 bedroom | $5,472 | 3% | 3% | |
4 bedroom | $2,190 | 7% | 22% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Chelsea | $6,108 | |
Downtown Brooklyn | $4,600 | |
East Village | $6,295 | |
Financial District | $4,700 | |
Hell's Kitchen | $4,997 | |
Long Island City | $4,500 | |
Midtown East | $5,942 | |
Upper East Side | $5,207 | |
Upper West Side | $5,000 | |
West Village | $6,315 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $4,740 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $4,950 | No Change | No Change | |
Houses | $3,548 | 4% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,630 | 5% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$3,811
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
4%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$4,568
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
6%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$5,450
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
5%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$5,472
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,190
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
22%
Financial District
Average rent
$4,700
East Village
Average rent
$6,295
Upper West Side
Average rent
$5,000
Hell's Kitchen
Average rent
$4,997
Chelsea
Average rent
$6,108
Upper East Side
Average rent
$5,207
Midtown East
Average rent
$5,942
Long Island City
Average rent
$4,500
Downtown Brooklyn
Average rent
$4,600
West Village
Average rent
$6,315
Apartments
Average rent
$4,740
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$4,950
Last 30 days
No Change
Houses
Average rent
$3,548
Last 30 days
4%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,630
Last 30 days
5%
The table above reflects average rent prices in New York, 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 York, NY compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in New York and Bayonne by all bedroom counts and property types.
New York
131%higher than the national median
13%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in New York, NY is 105% higher than the median rent in Bayonne, NJ.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,200
26%$2,307
22%$3,008
6%$2,495
2%$4,000
15%$2,800
3%$2,675
7%$2,822
2%$2,100
1%$2,534
1%$3,100
16%$2,550
14%Discover rentals in New York, NY
14h ago
East New York house for rent in New York
430 New Lots Ave #NA, New York, NY 11207
2 beds
6 baths
$600
House for rent
Available Jul 5
3d ago
Flatbush townhouse for rent in New York
1 bed
1 bath
$625
House for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
East New York house for rent in New York
574 Crescent St, New York, NY 11208
Studio
0 baths
$900
House for rent
5d+ ago
Kingsbridge apartment for rent in New York
3411 Irwin Ave, New York, NY 10463
1 bed
1 bath
$1,000
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 16
5d+ ago
Midtown East condo for rent in New York
4 beds
4 baths
$75,000
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Midtown East apartment for rent in New York
3 beds
4.5 baths
$68,000
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Upper East Side apartment for rent in New York
1228 Madison Ave #2, New York, NY 10128
4 beds
4.5 baths
$65,000
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Chelsea condo for rent in New York
455 W 19th St #PH2, New York, NY 10011
4 beds
3 baths
$59,000
Condo for rent
3h ago
Verified
200 E 11th St, New York, NY 10003
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,050–$16,287
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
63 Wall St, New York, NY 10005
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$3,387–$6,765
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Coney Island apartment for rent in New York
2 beds
1 bath
$3,950
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
63 Wall St, New York, NY 10005
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$3,387–$6,765
Price drop
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
305 W 50th St, New York, NY 10019
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,867–$9,172
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
200 E 11th St, New York, NY 10003
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,050–$16,287
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
10420 Queens Blvd, New York, NY 11375
Studio–4 beds
1–2 baths
$2,750–$7,012
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
63 Wall St, New York, NY 10005
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$3,387–$6,765
Price drop
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for New York, 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 $4,500 per month as of July 4, 2026.
Is rent up or down in New York?
Average rent prices in New York have remained the same over the last month and have remained the same since last year.
How does New York rent compare to the national average?
Rent in New York is 131% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $2,550 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in New York?
The most affordable neighborhoods in New York are Long Island City ($4,500/mo), Downtown Brooklyn ($4,600/mo), and Financial District ($4,700/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in New York?
To comfortably afford rent in New York, you'd need to earn approximately $180,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in New York?
New York's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $4,600 per month, while two-bedroom units command around $5,500 per month. These figures represent the current pricing across the nation's largest rental market, with two-bedroom apartments experiencing the steepest annual increases.
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).
For additional insights into rental trends, including month-over-month changes and historical comparisons, see Zumper's Monthly Metro Report.
New York Metro Report
The Zumper New York Metro Area Report analyzed active listings last month across metro cities to show the most and least expensive cities and cities with the fastest growing rents. The New York one bedroom median rent was $2,586 last month.
The Most Expensive
- New York ranked as the most expensive city with one-bedrooms priced at $4,680.
- Hoboken was the second priciest with rent at $3,650.
- Jersey City placed third with rent at $2,860.
The Least Expensive
- Bridgeport was the most affordable city with one-bedrooms priced at $1,650.
- Paterson & Newark tied for the city with the second least expensive rent, both priced at $1,670.
- Elizabeth placed third with rent at $1,700.
The Fastest Growing (Y/Y%)
- Hoboken had the fastest growing rent, up 9% since this time last year.
- Long Branch saw rent climb 6%, making it second.
- Stamford placed third with rent increasing 1.9%.
The Fastest Growing (M/M%)
- Stamford had the largest monthly rent price growth rate, up 6%.
- Bridgeport placed second with rent growing 4.4%.
- Paterson was third with rent increasing 3.7%.
About
The Zumper New York Metro Area Report analyzed active listings that hit the market last month. Listings are aggregated by city to calculate median asking rents.
Words by
Crystal ChenCrystal Chen is a seasoned real estate and housing market expert with more than a decade of experience analyzing rental trends, housing affordability, and urban living. At Zumper, she leads data storytelling as well as press and media relations, where she translates complex housing research into easily digestible insights for renters, industry professionals, and journalists. Her reports can be seen cited in national outlets like The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and CNBC. She is passionate about helping renters navigate today’s evolving housing landscape with clarity and confidence. Living in New York City herself, she knows firsthand the chaos and challenges of navigating a competitive rental market.