Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on May 2, 2026

Average rent in
Lower East Side, New York, NY

Last updated on May 2, 2026

Last updated on May 2, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of May 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Lower East Side, New York, NY is $5,995. This is +207%, or $4,045, higher than the national average.

$50.85

average price per square foot

Median rent

$5,995

increased by10%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

149

for rent on Zumper.com

As of May 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Lower East Side, New York, NY is $5,995. This is +207%, or $4,045, higher than the national average.

$50.85

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

4%
20%
34%
43%
$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501-$6,000$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001-$50,000$6,001 - $50,000

Households

79%
21%
Renter-occupied
Owner-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Lower East Side, New York, NY

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Lower East Side, New York, NY have increased by 2% in the last month and have increased by 10% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Lower East Side, New York, NY

The monthly rent for an apartment in Lower East Side, New York, NY is $5,995. A 1-bedroom apartment in Lower East Side, New York, NY costs about $4,495 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $5,995.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$4,495

11%

10%

2 bedroom

$5,995

No Change

7%

3 bedroom

$7,295

2%

8%

4 bedroom

$9,972

11%

14%

Studio

$4,137

6%

24%

Studio

Average rent

$4,137

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

24%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$4,495

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

10%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$5,995

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

7%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$7,295

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

8%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$9,972

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

14%

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.

Compare rent prices in Lower East Side, New York, NY to other neighborhoods

Median rent prices in Lower East Side, New York, NY for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Brooklyn Heights, New York, NY.

Lower East Side

Median rent price$5,995
increased by207%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$4,900
increased by151%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Lower East Side, New York, NY is 22% higher than the median rent in Brooklyn Heights, New York, NY.

More data insights and reports

View the National Rent Report

National Rent Report

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Annual Rent Report

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