Last updated on July 31, 2026

Average rent in
DUMBO, New York, NY

Median rent

Median rent in Dumbo

$7,322/mo

increased by8%

vs previous year

The average rent in Dumbo is $7,322 per month as of July 2026. This is 279% above the national average rent, or $5,392 more per month.

$15.14

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Dumbo

12

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Dumbo rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%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 DUMBO, New York, NY, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in DUMBO, New York, NY

Average rent prices in Dumbo have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 8% 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 DUMBO, New York, NY

Rent prices in Dumbo vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Dumbo is $6,263, whereas a house costs $3,800. 1-bedroom apartments in Dumbo run $4,398 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $7,711.

Listings

Studio

$3,974

5%

31%

1 bedroom

$4,800

3%

5%

2 bedroom

$6,948

11%

18%

3 bedroom

$9,750

6%

21%

4 bedroom

$7,995

49%

17%

Studio

Average rent

$3,974

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

31%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$4,800

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$6,948

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

18%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$9,750

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

21%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$7,995

Last 30 days

49%

Last year

17%

The table above reflects average rent prices in DUMBO, 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 Dumbo, New York, NY compare to other neighborhoods?

Compare median rent prices in Dumbo and Battery Park City by all bedroom counts and property types.

Dumbo

Median rent price$7,322
increased by279%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$4,533
increased by135%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Dumbo, New York, NY is 62% higher than the median rent in Battery Park City, New York, NY.

Discover rentals in DUMBO, New York, NY

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2 beds

2 baths

$6,226

Apartment for rent

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5d+ ago

DUMBO condo for rent in New York

100 Jay St #11G, New York, NY 11201

2 beds

2 baths

$7,600

Condo for rent

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5d+ ago

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Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for DUMBO, New York, NY

Quick answers to common questions about the Dumbo rental market.

How much is rent in Dumbo?

The average rent in Dumbo is $7,322 per month as of July 25, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Dumbo?

Average rent prices in Dumbo have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 8% since last year.

How does Dumbo rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Dumbo is 279% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $5,392 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Dumbo?

To comfortably afford rent in Dumbo, you'd need to earn approximately $293,000/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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