Last updated on August 12, 2026

Average rent in
Murray Hill, New York, NY

Median rent

Median rent in Murray Hill

$4,995/mo

decreased by6%

vs previous year

The average rent in Murray Hill is $4,995 per month as of August 2026. This is 159% above the national average rent, or $3,070 more per month.

$18.02

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Murray Hill

231

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Murray Hill rentals at each price point

35%26%18%9%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Murray Hill, New York, NY

Average rent prices in Murray Hill have increased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 6% 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 Murray Hill, New York, NY

Rent prices in Murray Hill vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Murray Hill is $5,000, whereas a house costs $4,100. 1-bedroom apartments in Murray Hill run $5,000 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $7,054.

Listings

Studio

$3,762

No Change

6%

1 bedroom

$4,995

1%

4%

2 bedroom

$7,107

1%

9%

3 bedroom

$6,600

No Change

9%

4 bedroom

$10,700

13%

14%

Studio

Average rent

$3,762

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

6%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$4,995

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$7,107

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

9%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$6,600

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

9%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$10,700

Last 30 days

13%

Last year

14%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Murray Hill, 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 Murray Hill, New York, NY compare to other neighborhoods?

Compare median rent prices in Murray Hill and Chelsea by all bedroom counts and property types.

Murray Hill

Median rent price$4,995
increased by159%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$6,116
increased by218%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Murray Hill, New York, NY is 18% lower than the median rent in Chelsea, New York, NY.

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Frequently asked questions for Murray Hill, New York, NY

Quick answers to common questions about the Murray Hill rental market.

How much is rent in Murray Hill?

The average rent in Murray Hill is $4,995 per month as of August 8, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Murray Hill?

Average rent prices in Murray Hill have increased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 6% since last year.

How does Murray Hill rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Murray Hill is 159% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $3,070 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Murray Hill?

To comfortably afford rent in Murray Hill, you'd need to earn approximately $200,000/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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