Last updated on November 9, 2026

Average rent in
Roosevelt Island, New York, NY

Median rent

Median rent in Roosevelt Island

$4,472/mo

increased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in Roosevelt Island is $4,472 per month as of November 2026. This is 135% above the national average rent, or $2,572 more per month.

$25.57

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Roosevelt Island

18

for rent on Zumper.com as of November 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Roosevelt Island rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Roosevelt Island, New York, NY

Average rent prices in Roosevelt Island have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 1% 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 Roosevelt Island, New York, NY

Rent prices in Roosevelt Island vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Roosevelt Island is $4,472. 1-bedroom apartments in Roosevelt Island run $4,330 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $6,175.

Listings

Studio

$3,625

No Change

4%

1 bedroom

$4,330

1%

3%

2 bedroom

$6,175

No Change

14%

3 bedroom

$7,943

No Change

14%

4 bedroom

$6,800

No Change

No Change

Studio

Average rent

$3,625

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

4%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$4,330

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$6,175

Last year

14%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$7,943

Last year

14%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$6,800

Last year

No Change

Astoria

Average rent

$3,390

Gramercy Park

Average rent

$5,897

Long Island City

Average rent

$4,520

Nomad

Average rent

$6,890

Theater District

Average rent

$5,705

Turtle Bay

Average rent

$4,300

Apartments

Average rent

$4,472

Condos

Average rent

$5,995

Last year

26%

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

Compare median rent prices in Roosevelt Island and Astoria by all bedroom counts and property types.

Roosevelt Island

Median rent price$4,472
increased by135%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,390
increased by78%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Roosevelt Island, New York, NY is 32% higher than the median rent in Astoria, New York, NY.

Discover rentals in Roosevelt Island, New York, NY

Main St #433 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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2 beds

1 bath

$4,495

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885 Main Street #705 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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2 beds

2 baths

$4,950

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885 Main Street #6B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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2 beds

2 baths

$5,160

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Main St #478 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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3 beds

1.5 baths

$5,350

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.
Riverwalk Point - Photo 1 of 1
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1d ago

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Excellent

Riverwalk Point

480 Main St, New York, NY 10044

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

$3,820–$6,105

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.
Main St #1600 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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1 bed

1 bath

$4,495

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Main St #10G - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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1 bed

1 bath

$4,450

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Main St #PHJ - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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1 bed

1 bath

$4,395

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Main St #PHN - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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Studio

1 bath

$3,650

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Main St #10J - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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1 bed

1 bath

$4,195

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Main St #10G - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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1 bed

1 bath

$4,450

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Main St #PHJ - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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1 bed

1 bath

$4,395

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Main St #10J - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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1 bed

1 bath

$4,195

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Main St #1231 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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Studio

1 bath

$3,415

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Main St #932 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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1 bed

1 bath

$4,154

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.
885 Main Street #705 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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2 beds

2 baths

$4,950

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.
Main St #433 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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2 beds

1 bath

$4,495

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Main St #478 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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3 beds

1.5 baths

$5,350

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.
885 Main Street #705 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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2 beds

2 baths

$4,950

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.
Main Street #507 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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1 bed

1 bath

$3,495

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 Roosevelt Island, New York, NY

Quick answers to common questions about the Roosevelt Island rental market.

How much is rent in Roosevelt Island?

The average rent in Roosevelt Island is $4,472 per month as of November 7, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Roosevelt Island?

Average rent prices in Roosevelt Island have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 1% since last year.

How does Roosevelt Island rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Roosevelt Island is 135% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $2,572 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Roosevelt Island?

To comfortably afford rent in Roosevelt Island, you'd need to earn approximately $179,000/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).