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Last updated on June 15, 2026
Average rent in
Utica, NY
Average rent in
Last updated on June 15, 2026
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Key takeaways for renters
Where Utica rent stands today
Utica, NY rent is essentially flat year over year with a current median of $1,500/month. Month to month, rents increased 3.3%, showing some recent upward movement after a period of fluctuation.
Compared to national trends
Utica sits 23.1% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, offering a lower-cost rental market with 56 total rentals available across the city.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studio rents in Utica are $1,200/month, 1-bedrooms are $1,538/month, and 4+ bedrooms reach $2,150/month. The range across bedroom sizes reflects the variety of rental options available in the city.
Neighborhood spotlight
Cornhill rents rose 70.7% year over year to $1,750/month, contrasting with declines in North Utica (-48.2%) and Downtown Utica (-23.8%). This divergence shows significant variation within Utica's rental market compared to the flat citywide trend.
Median rent
Median rent in Utica
$1,500/mo
vs previous year
The average rent in Utica is $1,500 per month as of June 2026. This is 23% below the national average rent, or $450 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Utica
56
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Utica rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Utica, NY
Average rent prices in Utica have increased by 3% over the last month and have remained the same 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 $1,461, whereas a house costs $2,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Utica run $1,550 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,400.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,200 |  11% |  43% | |
1 bedroom | $1,537 | No Change | 12% | |
2 bedroom | $1,500 | 4% | 6% | |
3 bedroom | $1,650 | 4% | 15% | |
4 bedroom | $2,150 | No Change | 21% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Adrian Terrace | $1,650 | |
Cornhill | $1,750 | |
Downtown Utica | $1,525 | |
East Utica | $1,600 | |
North Utica | $1,450 | |
South Utica | $1,800 | |
West Utica | $1,279 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,461 | 2% | 5% | |
Condos | $1,500 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,000 | No Change | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
11%
Last year
43%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,537
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
12%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
6%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,650
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
15%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,150
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
21%
West Utica
Average rent
$1,279
Downtown Utica
Average rent
$1,525
South Utica
Average rent
$1,800
East Utica
Average rent
$1,600
Cornhill
Average rent
$1,750
North Utica
Average rent
$1,450
Adrian Terrace
Average rent
$1,650
Apartments
Average rent
$1,461
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
5%
Condos
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
No Change
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
23%lower than the national median
15%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Utica, NY is 9% lower than the median rent in Clinton, NY.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,650
49%$1,300
30%$1,350
9%$1,350
46%$1,500
$1,550
60%$1,500
46%$2,500
22%$1,612
57%$1,500
7%$1,525
6%$1,612
27%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
4d ago
Downtown Utica house for rent in Utica
610 Charlotte St #1-8, Utica, NY 13501
Studio
3 baths
$395
House for rent
Available Jul 1
3d ago
South Utica apartment for rent in Utica
2611 Genesee St, Utica, NY 13501
2 beds
1 bath
$1,000
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
West Utica apartment for rent in Utica
7 Dewitt St, Utica, NY 13502
2 beds
1 bath
$1,000
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
West Utica apartment for rent in Utica
11 Noyes St #4, Utica, NY 13502
2 beds
1 bath
$1,050
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 20
5d+ ago
South Utica house for rent in Utica
1804 Storrs Ave, Utica, NY 13501
3 beds
1.5 baths
$2,800
House for rent
Available Jul 5
5d+ ago
South Utica house for rent in Utica
1805 Baker Ave, Utica, NY 13501
3 beds
1.5 baths
$2,800
House for rent
Available Jul 15
3d ago
South Utica house for rent in Utica
1800 Storrs Ave, Utica, NY 13501
2 beds
1 bath
$2,500
House for rent
Available Jul 1
4d ago
600 State St, Utica, NY 13502
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,350–$2,500
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Apartment for rent in Utica
1 bed
1 bath
$1,550
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Utica
1 bed
1 bath
$1,550
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Utica
1 bed
1 bath
$1,750
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Utica
2 beds
2 baths
$2,400
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Apartment for rent in Utica
1 bed
1 bath
$1,550
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Utica
1 bed
1 bath
$1,550
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Utica
1 bed
1 bath
$1,600
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Utica
1 bed
1 bath
$1,625
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Cornhill apartment for rent in Utica
1602 Howard Ave #2, Utica, NY 13501
1 bed
1 bath
$1,000
$950
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available May 17
3d ago
Apartment for rent in Utica
26 - 28 Emerson Ave, 1st Floor, Utica, NY 13502
3 beds
1 bath
$1,275
Apartment for rent
3d ago
West Utica apartment for rent in Utica
1124 Lenox Ave #2, Utica, NY 13502
Studio
0.5 baths
$600
Apartment for rent
4d ago
1506 Whitesboro St, Utica, NY 13502
1 bed
1 bath
$995
Apartment for rent
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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 June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Utica?
Average rent prices in Utica have increased by 3% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.
How does Utica rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Utica is 23% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $450 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Utica?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Utica are West Utica ($1,279/mo), North Utica ($1,450/mo), and Downtown Utica ($1,525/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?
Utica's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,300 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $1,800 monthly. These figures represent the current market across all property types in the city.
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).