Last updated on November 11, 2026

Average rent in
Murray Hill, New York, NY

Median rent

Median rent in Murray Hill

$5,070/mo

increased by5%

vs previous year

The average rent in Murray Hill is $5,070 per month as of November 2026. This is 167% above the national average rent, or $3,170 more per month.

$16.46

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Murray Hill

232

for rent on Zumper.com as of November 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 decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 5% 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 $5,600. 1-bedroom apartments in Murray Hill run $5,250 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $6,695.

Listings

Studio

$3,650

2%

No Change

1 bedroom

$5,250

No Change

12%

2 bedroom

$7,000

No Change

14%

3 bedroom

$7,000

4%

3%

4 bedroom

$8,300

No Change

9%

Studio

Average rent

$3,650

Last 30 days

2%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$5,250

Last year

12%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$7,000

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

14%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$7,000

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$8,300

Last year

9%

Chelsea

Average rent

$6,431

East Village

Average rent

$6,345

Greenpoint

Average rent

$4,850

Kips Bay

Average rent

$5,327

Soho

Average rent

$7,650

Theater District

Average rent

$5,705

Apartments

Average rent

$5,000

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

Condos

Average rent

$5,500

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

15%

Houses

Average rent

$5,600

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

203%

Rooms

Average rent

$2,230

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$5,070
increased by167%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$6,431
increased by238%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Murray Hill, New York, NY is 21% lower than the median rent in Chelsea, New York, NY.

Discover rentals in Murray Hill, New York, NY

E 35th St #12C - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Murray Hill apartment for rent in New York

Studio

1 bath

$2,700

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.
109 E 37th St #5F - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Murray Hill apartment for rent in New York

1 bed

1 bath

$3,200

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.
238 E 36th St #4D - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Murray Hill apartment for rent in New York

1 bed

1 bath

$3,250

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.
E 34th St #3K - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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1 bed

1 bath

$3,300

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.
556 3rd Ave #PHD - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Murray Hill condo for rent in New York

Residential, New York, NY

556 3rd Ave #PHD, New York, NY 10016

4 beds

4 baths

$40,000

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.
685 1st Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

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685 1st Avenue

685 1st Ave, New York, NY 10016

3 beds

2 baths

$17,385

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.
172 Madison Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Murray Hill condo for rent in New York

New York, NY

172 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10016

2 beds

2.5 baths

$16,000

Price dropped $1,000Fees 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.
237 Madison Ave #PH1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Murray Hill condo for rent in New York

2 beds

3 baths

$15,000

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.
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21h ago

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300 East 39th

300 E 39th St, New York, NY 10016

1 bed

1 bath

$5,728–$7,496

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21h ago

9.3

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Murray Hill Tower

245 E 40th St, New York, NY 10016

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

$4,097–$10,331

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E 34th St #18C - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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1 bed

1.5 baths

$6,250

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.
49 E 34th St #22B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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1 bed

1 bath

$6,050

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E 34th St #6C - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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1 bed

1 bath

$4,995

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E 34th St #14H - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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2 beds

1 bath

$4,850

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E 39th St #14H - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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3 beds

0 baths

$6,600

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.
E 34th St #N24K - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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3 beds

2 baths

$6,500

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21h ago

9.6

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300 East 39th

300 E 39th St, New York, NY 10016

1 bed

1 bath

$5,728–$7,496

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E 34th St #18C - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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1 bed

1.5 baths

$6,250

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49 E 34th St #22B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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1 bed

1 bath

$6,050

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E 34th St #6C - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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1 bed

1 bath

$4,995

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.

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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 $5,070 per month as of November 7, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Murray Hill?

Average rent prices in Murray Hill have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 5% since last year.

How does Murray Hill rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Murray Hill is 167% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $3,170 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 $203,000/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).