Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 2, 2026
Average rent in
New York, NY
Average rent in
Last updated on August 2, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where New York, NY rent stands today
New York, NY rent rose 2.6% year over year, with a current median of $4,495/month. Renters today are paying $189 more per month on average than last year, with month-to-month rent essentially flat.
Vs. national rents
New York, NY rents are 131.7% more expensive than the $1,940/month national median. This positions the city among the priciest major metros for renters seeking urban living.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in New York, NY rent for $3,824/month, 1-bedrooms for $4,450/month, 2-bedrooms for $5,283/month, 3-bedrooms for $5,495/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $3,602/month. These figures show the variation renters face across bedroom sizes.
Neighborhood spotlight
Little Italy rents rose 50.3% year over year to $7,995/month across 17 rentals, contrasting with the citywide 2.6% increase. Meanwhile, Huguenot rents fell 84.0% to $2,400/month, reflecting strong local divergence in New York, NY's rental market.
Median rent
Median rent in New York
$4,495/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in New York is $4,495 per month as of August 2026. This is 132% above the national average rent, or $2,555 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in New York
10,041
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 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 increased by 3% 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 $4,650, whereas a house costs $3,499. 1-bedroom apartments in New York run $4,595 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $5,375.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $3,824 | No Change | 5% | |
1 bedroom | $4,450 |  1% | 5% | |
2 bedroom | $5,283 | 1% | 7% | |
3 bedroom | $5,495 | 3% | 4% | |
4 bedroom | $3,602 | 4% | 11% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Chelsea | $6,110 | |
Downtown Brooklyn | $4,611 | |
East Harlem | $3,200 | |
East Village | $6,060 | |
Financial District | $4,680 | |
Hell's Kitchen | $4,973 | |
Long Island City | $4,380 | |
Midtown East | $5,987 | |
Upper East Side | $5,000 | |
Upper West Side | $5,131 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $4,650 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $4,800 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,499 | 5% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,700 | 1% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$3,824
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
5%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$4,450
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
5%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$5,283
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
7%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$5,495
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
4%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,602
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
11%
Financial District
Average rent
$4,680
East Village
Average rent
$6,060
Upper West Side
Average rent
$5,131
Chelsea
Average rent
$6,110
Hell's Kitchen
Average rent
$4,973
Upper East Side
Average rent
$5,000
Midtown East
Average rent
$5,987
Long Island City
Average rent
$4,380
Downtown Brooklyn
Average rent
$4,611
East Harlem
Average rent
$3,200
Apartments
Average rent
$4,650
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$4,800
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$3,499
Last 30 days
5%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,700
Last 30 days
1%
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
132%higher than the national median
13%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in New York, NY is 104% higher than the median rent in Bayonne, NJ.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,199
16%$2,307
23%$3,054
4%$2,500
3%$3,800
2%$2,800
4%$2,600
1%$2,875
2%$2,100
3%$2,887
9%$3,199
17%$2,600
18%Discover rentals in New York, NY
5d+ ago
Flatbush apartment for rent in New York
535 E 29th St #E2-4, New York, NY 11210
1 bed
1 bath
$675
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
3d ago
17227 Henley Rd, New York, NY 11432
1 bed
1 bath
$700
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Bath Beach apartment for rent in New York
188 Bay 17th St, New York, NY 11214
1 bed
1 bath
$1,250
$1,000
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
4d ago
Bath Beach apartment for rent in New York
Bay 17th St #3, New York, NY 11214
1 bed
1 bath
$1,250
$1,000
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
West Village townhouse for rent in New York
14 Saint Lukes Pl #TH, New York, NY 10014
4 beds
4 baths
$75,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
Midtown East condo for rent in New York
4 beds
4 baths
$75,000
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Theater District condo for rent in New York
217 W 57th St #69E, New York, NY 10019
3 beds
4 baths
$70,000
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Midtown East apartment for rent in New York
3 beds
4.5 baths
$68,000
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
200 E 11th St, New York, NY 10003
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,410–$9,680
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
63 Wall St, New York, NY 10005
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$3,300–$6,025
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
215 E 124th St, New York, NY 10035
2–4 beds
1–2 baths
$1,897–$4,775
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 28
4h ago
Verified
63 Wall St, New York, NY 10005
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$3,300–$6,025
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
215 E 124th St, New York, NY 10035
2–4 beds
1–2 baths
$1,897–$4,775
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 28
5d+ ago
Verified
200 E 87th St, New York, NY 10128
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$4,200–$5,200
Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
180 Riverside Blvd, New York, NY 10069
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$3,758–$20,210
Price drop
Apartment for rent
20h ago
Verified
10420 Queens Blvd, New York, NY 11375
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$4,060–$5,792
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
200 E 11th St, New York, NY 10003
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,410–$7,730
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
63 Wall St, New York, NY 10005
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$3,300–$6,025
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 $4,495 per month as of August 1, 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 increased by 3% since last year.
How does New York rent compare to the national average?
Rent in New York is 132% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $2,555 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in New York?
The most affordable neighborhoods in New York are East Harlem ($3,200/mo), Long Island City ($4,380/mo), and Downtown Brooklyn ($4,611/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?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in New York average around $4,620/month and two-bedrooms approximately $5,450/month.
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 $2,641 last month.
The Most Expensive
- New York ranked as the most expensive city with one-bedrooms priced at $4,660.
- Hoboken was the second priciest with rent at $3,630.
- Jersey City placed third with rent at $2,920.
The Least Expensive
- Newark was the most affordable city with one-bedrooms priced at $1,600.
- East Orange ranked as the the second least expensive, with rent priced at $1,640.
- Paterson & Bridgeport tied for third with rents both at $1,650.
The Fastest Growing (Y/Y%)
- Union City had the fastest growing rent, up 27.3% since this time last year.
- Hoboken saw rent climb 13.8%, making it second.
- Jersey City placed third with rent increasing 6.6%.
The Fastest Growing (M/M%)
- Elizabeth had the largest monthly rent price growth rate, up 5.9%.
- New Brunswick placed second with rent growing 5.2%.
- Poughkeepsie was third with rent increasing 5.1%.
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.