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Last updated on September 14, 2026
Average rent in
Utica, NY
Average rent in
Last updated on September 14, 2026
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Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Utica rent stands today
Utica, NY rent slipped 5.1% year over year to a current median of $1,500/month. This decline contrasts with a negligible $2 difference per month compared to last year. Month-to-month rent is essentially unchanged.
Compared to national trends
Utica is 21.1% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median. This reflects its position as a smaller metro with a modest rental market of 66 total rentals.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios rent for $1,422/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,500/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,615/month, 3-bedrooms for $1,500/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $1,800/month. The 4+ bedroom segment has cooled by 11.1% year over year, diverging from the citywide trend.
Neighborhood spotlight
Cornhill rents climbed 40.0% year over year to $1,400/month, and South Utica rose 27.3% to $2,100/month. These increases contrast with the citywide 5.1% decline, showing localized growth in these neighborhoods.
Median rent
Median rent in Utica
$1,500/mo
5%vs previous year
The average rent in Utica is $1,500 per month as of September 2026. This is 21% below the national average rent, or $400 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Utica
66
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Utica rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Utica, NY
Average rent prices in Utica have remained the same over the last month and have decreased 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
Utica, NY
Rent prices in Utica vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Utica is $1,500, whereas a house costs $2,250. 1-bedroom apartments in Utica run $1,550 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,500.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,422 | 2% |  42% | |
1 bedroom | $1,500 | 2% | 4% | |
2 bedroom | $1,615 | 4% | 8% | |
3 bedroom | $1,500 | No Change | 17% | |
4 bedroom | $1,800 | 11% | 10% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Adrian Terrace | $1,400 | |
Cornhill | $1,400 | |
Downtown Utica | $1,650 | |
East Utica | $1,600 | |
North Utica | $1,600 | |
South Utica | $2,100 | |
West Utica | $1,387 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,500 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,500 | 9% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,250 | 9% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,100 | 50% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,422
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
42%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,615
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
8%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
17%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
11%
Last year
10%
West Utica
Average rent
$1,387
South Utica
Average rent
$2,100
Downtown Utica
Average rent
$1,650
Cornhill
Average rent
$1,400
East Utica
Average rent
$1,600
North Utica
Average rent
$1,600
Adrian Terrace
Average rent
$1,400
Apartments
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
9%
Houses
Average rent
$2,250
Last 30 days
9%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,100
Last 30 days
50%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Utica, 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 Utica, NY compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Utica and Clinton by all bedroom counts and property types.
Utica
21%lower than the national median
21%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Utica, NY is equal to the median rent in Clinton, NY.
Average rent in nearby cities
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33%$1,400
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37%$1,200
3%$1,500
45%$1,795
17%$1,400
$1,500
13%$1,550
2%$1,900
29%Cost of living in Utica, NY
Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.
Expenses accrued by most renters | Average cost compared to national average |
|---|---|
| Goods & Services | 2% lower |
| Groceries | 3% lower |
| Health | 2% lower |
| Housing | 8% lower |
| Transportation | 7% higher |
| Utilities | 3% higher |
Discover rentals in Utica, NY
5d+ ago
Downtown Utica apartment for rent in Utica
1115 Dudley Ave, Utica, NY 13501
2 beds
1 bath
$1,000
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
1d ago
West Utica apartment for rent in Utica
2 beds
2 baths
$1,100
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
5d+ ago
West Utica apartment for rent in Utica
711 Roberts St #2R, Utica, NY 13502
2 beds
2 baths
$1,100
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
East Utica apartment for rent in Utica
613 Albany St, Utica, NY 13501
3 beds
1 bath
$1,200
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
South Utica house for rent in Utica
1805 Baker Ave, Utica, NY 13501
3 beds
1.5 baths
$3,000
$2,800
Price drop
House for rent
Available Dec 1
5d+ ago
South Utica house for rent in Utica
1800 Storrs Ave, Utica, NY 13501
2 beds
1 bath
$2,800
House for rent
Available Sep 15
2d ago
311 Main St, Utica, NY 13501
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,100–$2,400
Condo for rent
4d ago
520 Seneca St, Utica, NY 13502
2 beds
1 bath
$2,395
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Apartment for rent in Utica
1 bed
1 bath
$1,700
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
600 State St, Utica, NY 13502
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,000–$2,100
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Utica
1 bed
1 bath
$1,500
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Utica
1 bed
1 bath
$1,625
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
600 State St, Utica, NY 13502
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,000–$2,100
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1506 Whitesboro St, Utica, NY 13502
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$895–$1,095
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Utica
1 bed
1 bath
$1,500
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Utica
1 bed
1 bath
$1,550
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
North Utica house for rent in Utica
420 Spruce St, Utica, NY 13502
2 beds
1 bath
$1,900
House for rent
4d ago
1506 Whitesboro St, Utica, NY 13502
1 bed
1 bath
$995
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
West Utica apartment for rent in Utica
Highland Ave W, Utica, NY 13495
3 beds
1 bath
$1,200
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
South Utica house for rent in Utica
1805 Baker Ave, Utica, NY 13501
3 beds
1.5 baths
$3,000
$2,800
Price drop
House for rent
Available Dec 1
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Frequently asked questions for Utica, NY
Quick answers to common questions about the Utica rental market.
How much is rent in Utica?
The average rent in Utica is $1,500 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Utica?
Average rent prices in Utica have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 5% since last year.
How does Utica rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Utica is 21% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $400 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Utica?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Utica are West Utica ($1,387/mo), Cornhill ($1,400/mo), and Adrian Terrace ($1,400/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Utica?
To comfortably afford rent in Utica, you'd need to earn approximately $60,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Utica?
January offers the lowest rents in Utica with approximately 26% savings compared to April's peak prices. October and November are also less competitive months with reduced demand compared to the spring rental season.
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).