Last updated on June 14, 2026

Average rent in
Yonkers, NY

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Yonkers rent stands today

    Yonkers, NY rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $2,750/month. Renters are paying $77 more per month on average than last year, a modest change in the market.

  • Yonkers runs roughly 1.4× the $1,950/month national median, placing it among pricier metros with 464 total rentals available. Renters here face a higher cost compared to the national market.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Yonkers rent for about $2,265/month, 1-bedrooms for $2,342/month, and 2-bedrooms for $2,600/month, with 3-bedrooms at $3,100/month and 4+ bedrooms at $3,500/month. Apartments have a median rent of $2,778/month, slightly above houses at $2,650/month.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Colonial Heights saw rents fall 51.7% year over year to $2,900/month across 14 rentals. This local decline contrasts with the citywide market, which is essentially flat year over year.

Median rent

Median rent in Yonkers

$2,750/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in Yonkers is $2,750 per month as of June 2026. This is 41% above the national average rent, or $800 more per month.

$2.47

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Yonkers

464

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Yonkers rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Yonkers, NY

Average rent prices in Yonkers have remained the same 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 Yonkers, NY

Rent prices in Yonkers vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Yonkers is $2,777, whereas a house costs $2,650. 1-bedroom apartments in Yonkers run $2,350 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,600.

Listings

Studio

$2,265

5%

15%

1 bedroom

$2,342

No Change

No Change

2 bedroom

$2,600

No Change

3%

3 bedroom

$3,100

1%

2%

4 bedroom

$3,500

1%

5%

Studio

Average rent

$2,265

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

15%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,342

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

No Change

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,600

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,100

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,500

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

5%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Yonkers, 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 Yonkers, NY compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Yonkers and Bergenfield by all bedroom counts and property types.

Yonkers

Median rent price$2,750
increased by41%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,595
increased by33%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Yonkers, NY is 6% higher than the median rent in Bergenfield, NJ.

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Frequently asked questions for Yonkers, NY

Quick answers to common questions about the Yonkers rental market.

How much is rent in Yonkers?

The average rent in Yonkers is $2,750 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Yonkers?

Average rent prices in Yonkers have remained the same over the last month and have remained the same since last year.

How does Yonkers rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Yonkers is 41% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $800 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Yonkers?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Yonkers are Northwest Yonkers ($2,500/mo), Park Hill ($2,500/mo), and Nodine Hill ($2,600/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Yonkers?

To comfortably afford rent in Yonkers, you'd need to earn approximately $110,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Yonkers?

Yonkers 1-bedroom apartments averaged around $2,400 per month in 2025, while 2-bedroom units averaged around $2,900 monthly. These figures reflect the current rental market in this Westchester County city just north of the Bronx.

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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