Bedroom count
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Last updated on June 14, 2026
Average rent in
Midtown East, New York, NY
Average rent in
Last updated on June 14, 2026
Bedroom count
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Median rent
Median rent in Midtown East
$6,000/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in Midtown East is $6,000 per month as of June 2026. This is 208% above the national average rent, or $4,050 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Midtown East
308
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 2% 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 $5,992, whereas a house costs $20,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Midtown East run $5,696 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $7,200.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $3,658 |  1% | 3% | |
1 bedroom | $5,716 | 1% | 12% | |
2 bedroom | $7,000 | No Change | 23% | |
3 bedroom | $9,329 | 4% | 10% | |
4 bedroom | $15,000 | 14% | 73% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Central Park | $6,147 | |
Greenwich Village | $6,200 | |
Hell's Kitchen | $5,000 | |
Long Island City | $4,522 | |
Upper East Side | $5,200 | |
West Village | $6,285 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $5,992 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $6,400 | 9% | No Change | |
Houses | $20,000 | 30% | No Change | |
Rooms | $3,215 | 17% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$3,658
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$5,716
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
12%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$7,000
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
23%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$9,329
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
10%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$15,000
Last 30 days
14%
Last year
73%
Central Park
Average rent
$6,147
Greenwich Village
Average rent
$6,200
Hell's Kitchen
Average rent
$5,000
Long Island City
Average rent
$4,522
Upper East Side
Average rent
$5,200
West Village
Average rent
$6,285
Apartments
Average rent
$5,992
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$6,400
Last 30 days
9%
Houses
Average rent
$20,000
Last 30 days
30%
Rooms
Average rent
$3,215
Last 30 days
17%
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
208%higher than the national median
215%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Midtown East, New York, NY is 2% lower than the median rent in Central Park, New York, NY.
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5d+ ago
Midtown East apartment for rent in New York
Studio
1 bath
$1,900
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Midtown East apartment for rent in New York
Studio
1 bath
$2,175
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Studio
1 bath
$2,400
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5d+ ago
Midtown East apartment for rent in New York
45 Tudor City Pl #412, New York, NY 10017
Studio
1 bath
$2,500
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5d+ ago
Midtown East condo for rent in New York
4 beds
4 baths
$75,000
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5d+ ago
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3 beds
4.5 baths
$68,000
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5d+ ago
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2 beds
2.5 baths
$55,000
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6h ago
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465 Park Ave #25EW, New York, NY 10022
3 beds
4 baths
$50,000
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5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$7,000
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$5,075
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5d+ ago
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1 bed
1 bath
$4,750
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5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$5,095
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5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$7,000
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$4,750
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5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$4,150
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5d+ ago
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Studio
1 bath
$3,700
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$7,200
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$7,000
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$5,075
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$4,750
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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 $6,000 per month as of June 13, 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 2% since last year.
How does Midtown East rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Midtown East is 208% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $4,050 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 $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).