Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 28, 2026
Average rent in
Midtown East, New York, NY
Average rent in
Last updated on October 28, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Midtown East
$6,200/mo
20%vs previous year
The average rent in Midtown East is $6,200 per month as of October 2026. This is 226% above the national average rent, or $4,300 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Midtown East
320
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Midtown East rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Midtown East, New York, NY
Average rent prices in Midtown East have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 20% 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
Midtown East, New York, NY
Rent prices in Midtown East vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Midtown East is $5,872, whereas a house costs $6,375. 1-bedroom apartments in Midtown East run $5,550 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $7,608.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $3,700 | No Change | 6% | |
1 bedroom | $5,595 | No Change | 14% | |
2 bedroom | $7,835 | 1% | 23% | |
3 bedroom | $9,800 |  18% | 7% | |
4 bedroom | $16,250 | No Change | 68% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Central Park | $6,292 | |
Greenwich Village | $6,725 | |
Hell's Kitchen | $5,033 | |
Long Island City | $4,490 | |
Upper East Side | $5,395 | |
West Village | $6,495 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $5,872 | 1% | 17% | |
Condos | $7,000 | 11% | 6% | |
Houses | $6,375 | 4% | 50% |
Studio
Average rent
$3,700
Last year
6%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$5,595
Last year
14%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$7,835
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
23%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$9,800
Last 30 days
18%
Last year
7%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$16,250
Last year
68%
Central Park
Average rent
$6,292
Greenwich Village
Average rent
$6,725
Hell's Kitchen
Average rent
$5,033
Long Island City
Average rent
$4,490
Upper East Side
Average rent
$5,395
West Village
Average rent
$6,495
Apartments
Average rent
$5,872
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
17%
Condos
Average rent
$7,000
Last 30 days
11%
Last year
6%
Houses
Average rent
$6,375
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
50%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Midtown East, 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 Midtown East, New York, NY compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in Midtown East and Central Park by all bedroom counts and property types.
Midtown East
226%higher than the national median
231%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Midtown East, New York, NY is 1% lower than the median rent in Central Park, New York, NY.
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5d+ ago
Midtown East house for rent in New York
5 Tudor City Pl #B10, New York, NY 10017
Studio
1 bath
$2,300
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.House for rent
4d ago
Midtown East house for rent in New York
45 Tudor City Pl #1616, New York, NY 10017
Studio
1 bath
$2,400
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.House for rent
5d+ ago
Midtown East apartment for rent in New York
45 Tudor City Pl #412, New York, NY 10017
Studio
1 bath
$2,500
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Midtown East house for rent in New York
237 E 54th St, New York, NY 10022
Studio
1 bath
$2,600
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.House for rent
5d+ ago
Midtown East condo for rent in New York
4 beds
4 baths
$75,000
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.Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Midtown East apartment for rent in New York
3 beds
4.5 baths
$68,000
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
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2 beds
2.5 baths
$55,000
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Midtown East apartment for rent in New York
465 Park Ave #25EW, New York, NY 10022
3 beds
4 baths
$50,000
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
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3 beds
2 baths
$9,800
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.Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$8,100
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$7,995
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$5,500
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$9,800
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.Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
Studio
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$4,830
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$9,500
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.Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$5,300
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.Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$5,200
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$8,100
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$7,995
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.Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Midtown East, New York, NY
Quick answers to common questions about the Midtown East rental market.
How much is rent in Midtown East?
The average rent in Midtown East is $6,200 per month as of October 24, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Midtown East?
Average rent prices in Midtown East have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 20% since last year.
How does Midtown East rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Midtown East is 226% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $4,300 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Midtown East?
To comfortably afford rent in Midtown East, you'd need to earn approximately $248,000/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).