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Last updated on June 17, 2026
Average rent in
Lower East Side, New York, NY
Average rent in
Last updated on June 17, 2026
Bedroom count
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Median rent
Median rent in Lower East Side
$5,900/mo
8%vs previous year
The average rent in Lower East Side is $5,900 per month as of June 2026. This is 203% above the national average rent, or $3,950 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Lower East Side
135
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Lower East Side rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Lower East Side, New York, NY
Average rent prices in Lower East Side have remained the same 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
Lower East Side, New York, NY
Rent prices in Lower East Side vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Lower East Side is $5,865. 1-bedroom apartments in Lower East Side run $4,689 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $5,995.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $4,062 |  6% | 23% | |
1 bedroom | $4,600 | 2% | 11% | |
2 bedroom | $5,995 | No Change | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $7,447 | 3% | 5% | |
4 bedroom | $9,122 | 4% | 6% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Brooklyn Heights | $5,080 | |
Clinton Hill | $3,996 | |
Financial District | $4,995 | |
Gramercy Park | $6,600 | |
Greenpoint | $4,488 | |
Kips Bay | $5,295 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $5,865 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $6,600 | No Change | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,960 | No Change | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$4,062
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
23%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$4,600
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
11%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$5,995
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$7,447
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
5%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$9,122
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
6%
Brooklyn Heights
Average rent
$5,080
Clinton Hill
Average rent
$3,996
Financial District
Average rent
$4,995
Gramercy Park
Average rent
$6,600
Greenpoint
Average rent
$4,488
Kips Bay
Average rent
$5,295
Apartments
Average rent
$5,865
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$6,600
Last 30 days
No Change
Rooms
Average rent
$1,960
The table above reflects average rent prices in Lower East Side, 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 Lower East Side, New York, NY compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in Lower East Side and Brooklyn Heights by all bedroom counts and property types.
Lower East Side
203%higher than the national median
161%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Lower East Side, New York, NY is 16% higher than the median rent in Brooklyn Heights, New York, NY.
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2d ago
Lower East Side apartment for rent in New York
1 bed
1 bath
$2,925
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$3,700
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Available Mar 30
5d+ ago
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2 beds
1 bath
$3,700
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5d+ ago
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4 beds
2 baths
$3,995
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17h ago
Lower East Side condo for rent in New York
100 Norfolk St #PH, New York, NY 10002
4 beds
3 baths
$30,000
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Lower East Side apartment for rent in New York
196 Orchard St #6H, New York, NY 10002
3 beds
2.5 baths
$12,500
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Lower East Side apartment for rent in New York
Studio
1 bath
$12,000
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$11,410
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$4,795
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
3 beds
1 bath
$8,495
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5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$5,995
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$6,295
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3d ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$4,795
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$5,995
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$6,295
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$5,495
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$4,795
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
3 beds
1 bath
$7,750
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
3 beds
1 bath
$8,495
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$5,995
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Frequently asked questions for Lower East Side, New York, NY
Quick answers to common questions about the Lower East Side rental market.
How much is rent in Lower East Side?
The average rent in Lower East Side is $5,900 per month as of June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Lower East Side?
Average rent prices in Lower East Side have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 8% since last year.
How does Lower East Side rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Lower East Side is 203% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $3,950 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Lower East Side?
To comfortably afford rent in Lower East Side, you'd need to earn approximately $236,000/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).