Last updated on November 1, 2026

Average rent in
Lower East Side, New York, NY

Median rent

Median rent in Lower East Side

$5,997/mo

increased by15%

vs previous year

The average rent in Lower East Side is $5,997 per month as of October 2026. This is 216% above the national average rent, or $4,097 more per month.

$32.19

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Lower East Side

137

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Lower East Side rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Lower East Side, New York, NY

Average rent prices in Lower East Side have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 15% 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 $5,995, whereas a house costs $6,872. 1-bedroom apartments in Lower East Side run $4,995 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $6,395.

Listings

Studio

$4,247

3%

12%

1 bedroom

$4,995

10%

18%

2 bedroom

$7,200

No Change

31%

3 bedroom

$6,800

4%

9%

4 bedroom

$9,250

7%

No Change

Studio

Average rent

$4,247

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

12%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$4,995

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

18%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$7,200

Last year

31%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$6,800

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

9%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$9,250

Last 30 days

7%

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

Median rent price$5,997
increased by216%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$5,500
increased by189%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Lower East Side, New York, NY is 9% higher than the median rent in Brooklyn Heights, New York, NY.

Discover rentals in Lower East Side, New York, NY

100 Suffolk St #4A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Lower East Side apartment for rent in New York

Residential Lease, New York (Manhattan), NY

100 Suffolk St #4A, New York, NY 10002

1 bed

1 bath

$3,000

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.
Delancey St #2A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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1 bed

1 bath

$3,095

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.
Stanton St & Norfolk St #1G - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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2 beds

1 bath

$3,700

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.
Norfolk St #0G - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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Verified

2 beds

1 bath

$3,700

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.

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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 $5,997 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Lower East Side?

Average rent prices in Lower East Side have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 15% since last year.

How does Lower East Side rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Lower East Side is 216% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $4,097 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 $240,000/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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