Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on November 4, 2026
Average rent in
New York, NY
Average rent in
Last updated on November 4, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where New York, NY rent stands today
New York, NY rent rose 5.8% year over year, with a current median of $4,690/month. Renters today are paying $255 more per month on average than last year, with rent matching the city's peak level from October 2026.
Vs. national rents
New York, NY rents are 146.8% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median. This places New York among higher-cost metros for renters.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in New York rent for about $3,889/month, 1-bedrooms at $4,750/month, 2-bedrooms at $5,500/month, and 3-bedrooms at $5,800/month. The 4+ bedroom segment rents at $3,996/month, which is lower than some smaller units.
Neighborhood spotlight
The 4+ bedroom segment in New York, NY saw rents decline 30.5% year over year, diverging from the citywide rise. This contrasts with the overall market trend of increasing rents.
Median rent
Median rent in New York
$4,690/mo
6%vs previous year
The average rent in New York is $4,690 per month as of October 2026. This is 147% above the national average rent, or $2,790 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in New York
9,793
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 6% 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 $4,795, whereas a house costs $4,500. 1-bedroom apartments in New York run $4,800 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $5,495.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $3,889 | 1% | 3% | |
1 bedroom | $4,750 | 2% | 12% | |
2 bedroom | $5,500 | 1% | 10% | |
3 bedroom | $5,800 | No Change | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $3,996 | 6% |  31% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Chelsea | $6,277 | |
Downtown Brooklyn | $4,634 | |
East Harlem | $3,200 | |
East Village | $6,496 | |
Financial District | $4,600 | |
Hell's Kitchen | $5,125 | |
Long Island City | $4,512 | |
Midtown East | $6,175 | |
Upper East Side | $5,415 | |
Upper West Side | $5,495 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $4,795 | 1% | 7% | |
Condos | $5,000 | No Change | 11% | |
Houses | $4,500 | 5% | 45% | |
Rooms | $1,700 | No Change | 13% |
Studio
Average rent
$3,889
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$4,750
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
12%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$5,500
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
10%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$5,800
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,996
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
31%
Financial District
Average rent
$4,600
East Village
Average rent
$6,496
Upper West Side
Average rent
$5,495
Chelsea
Average rent
$6,277
Hell's Kitchen
Average rent
$5,125
Upper East Side
Average rent
$5,415
Midtown East
Average rent
$6,175
Long Island City
Average rent
$4,512
Downtown Brooklyn
Average rent
$4,634
East Harlem
Average rent
$3,200
Apartments
Average rent
$4,795
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
7%
Condos
Average rent
$5,000
Last year
11%
Houses
Average rent
$4,500
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
45%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,700
Last year
13%
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
147%higher than the national median
18%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in New York, NY is 108% higher than the median rent in Bayonne, NJ.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$2,250
6%$2,400
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6%$2,595
5%$3,900
3%$2,826
3%$2,750
4%$2,852
2%$2,100
$2,725
9%$3,434
8%$2,550
14%Discover rentals in New York, NY
4d ago
17227 Henley Rd, New York, NY 11432
1 bed
1 bath
$700
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.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Fresh Meadows house for rent in New York
6711 Utopia Pkwy, New York, NY 11365
1 bed
1 bath
$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.House for rent
Available Dec 10
5d+ ago
Bushwick apartment for rent in New York
267 Covert St #C2-4, New York, NY 11207
1 bed
1 bath
$1,000
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Dec 1
5d+ ago
Mott Haven apartment for rent in New York
524 Timpson Pl #5B, New York, NY 10455
1 bed
1 bath
$1,000
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.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 18
5d+ ago
Theater District apartment for rent in New York
111 W 57th St #54, New York, NY 10019
3 beds
3.5 baths
$89,500
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Theater District house for rent in New York
111 W 57th St, New York, NY 10019
3 beds
3.5 baths
$89,500
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.House for rent
5d+ ago
Midtown East condo for rent in New York
4 beds
4 baths
$75,000
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.Condo for rent
4d ago
Upper East Side house for rent in New York
33 E 74th St, New York, NY 10021
4 beds
3.5 baths
$70,000
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.House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
395 Carroll Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231
Studio–2 beds
0–2 baths
$3,257–$5,974
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.Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
364 W 18th St, New York, NY 10011
Studio–4 beds
1–4 baths
$4,270–$32,000
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.House for rent
5d+ ago
Coney Island apartment for rent in New York
3 beds
2 baths
$5,250
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Coney Island apartment for rent in New York
2 beds
2 baths
$4,150
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
180 Pearl Street, New York, NY 10005
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$4,796–$11,870
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.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 14
2h ago
Verified
10420 Queens Blvd, New York, NY 11375
Studio–4 beds
1–2 baths
$2,969–$6,489
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.Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
50 E 28th St, New York, NY 10016
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$5,010–$9,440
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
505 W 54th St, New York, NY 10019
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,786–$7,738
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
395 Carroll Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231
Studio–1 bed
0–1 bath
$3,257–$3,926
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.Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
364 W 18th St, New York, NY 10011
Studio–4 beds
1–4 baths
$4,270–$32,000
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.House for rent
1h ago
Verified
170 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10023
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$4,944–$7,275
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
505 W 54th St, New York, NY 10019
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,786–$7,738
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.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 $4,690 per month as of October 31, 2026.
Is rent up or down in New York?
Average rent prices in New York have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 6% since last year.
How does New York rent compare to the national average?
Rent in New York is 147% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $2,790 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 ($4,512/mo), and Financial District ($4,600/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 $188,000/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?
January offers the best rental deals in New York, with rents running about 10% lower than September's peak prices. December is also favorable with the lowest competition between renters, while July sees the highest demand.
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 $2,652 last month.
The Most Expensive
- New York ranked as the most expensive city with one-bedrooms priced at $4,580.
- Hoboken was the second priciest with rent at $3,500.
- Jersey City placed third with rent at $2,750.
The Least Expensive
- Paterson, East Orange & Bridgeport were tied for the most affordable city with one-bedrooms all priced at $1,650.
- Newburgh was the second least expensive, with rent at $1,670.
- Newark placed third with rent at $1,680.
The Fastest Growing (Y/Y%)
- Middletown had the fastest growing rent, up 18.9% since this time last year.
- Long Branch saw rent climb 11%, making it second.
- Hoboken placed third with rent increasing 10.4%.
The Fastest Growing (M/M%)
- Middletown had the largest monthly rent price growth rate, up 5.8%.
- Garfield placed second with rent growing 3.6%.
- Newark was third with rent increasing 3.1%.
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.