Last updated on June 14, 2026

Average rent in
East Village, New York, NY

Median rent

Median rent in East Village

$6,130/mo

increased by18%

vs previous year

The average rent in East Village is $6,130 per month as of June 2026. This is 214% above the national average rent, or $4,180 more per month.

$15.02

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in East Village

375

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of East Village rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in East Village, New York, NY

Average rent prices in East Village have increased by 1% 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 East Village, New York, NY

Rent prices in East Village vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in East Village is $6,210, whereas a house costs $21,605. 1-bedroom apartments in East Village run $5,580 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $6,500.

Listings

Studio

$4,595

4%

15%

1 bedroom

$5,580

2%

27%

2 bedroom

$6,495

4%

23%

3 bedroom

$7,495

2%

25%

4 bedroom

$10,050

3%

37%

Studio

Average rent

$4,595

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

15%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$5,580

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

27%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$6,495

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

23%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$7,495

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

25%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$10,050

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

37%

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

Compare median rent prices in East Village and Chelsea by all bedroom counts and property types.

East Village

Median rent price$6,130
increased by214%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$6,182
increased by217%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in East Village, New York, NY is 1% lower than the median rent in Chelsea, New York, NY.

Discover rentals in East Village, New York, NY

543 East 5th Street - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

7.6

Very good

543 East 5th Street

543 E 5th St, New York, NY 10009

2 beds

1 bath

$3,100–$3,175

Apartment for rent

431 East 9th Street - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.5

Very good

431 East 9th Street

431 E 9th St, New York, NY 10009

2 beds

1 bath

$3,200–$3,500

Apartment for rent

34 East 7th Street - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

7.9

Very good

34 East 7th Street

34 E 7th St, New York, NY 10003

2 beds

1 bath

$3,200

Apartment for rent

32 East 7th Street - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

7.9

Very good

32 East 7th Street

32 E 7th St, New York, NY 10003

2 beds

1 bath

$3,200

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for East Village, New York, NY

Quick answers to common questions about the East Village rental market.

How much is rent in East Village?

The average rent in East Village is $6,130 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in East Village?

Average rent prices in East Village have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 18% since last year.

How does East Village rent compare to the national average?

Rent in East Village is 214% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $4,180 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in East Village?

To comfortably afford rent in East Village, you'd need to earn approximately $245,000/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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