Last updated on September 12, 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 $2,800/month. Renters are paying $44 more per month on average than last year. The current median sits just below the peak of $2,950/month in late 2024.

  • Yonkers runs roughly 1.5× the $1,900/month national median, placing it among pricier markets in the region with 313 total rentals available. This positions Yonkers as a higher-cost option for renters compared to the national market.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Yonkers rent for about $2,338/month, 1-bedrooms at $2,400/month, and 2-bedrooms at $2,650/month, with 3-bedrooms and 4+ bedrooms reaching $3,200 and $3,450 respectively. These figures show the range of rents by bedroom size across the city.

Median rent

Median rent in Yonkers

$2,800/mo

increased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in Yonkers is $2,800 per month as of September 2026. This is 47% above the national average rent, or $900 more per month.

$2.45

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Yonkers

313

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 increased by 1% 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 Yonkers, NY

Rent prices in Yonkers vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Yonkers is $2,825, whereas a house costs $2,400. 1-bedroom apartments in Yonkers run $2,402 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,650.

Listings

Studio

$2,337

2%

13%

1 bedroom

$2,400

1%

4%

2 bedroom

$2,650

1%

1%

3 bedroom

$3,200

1%

1%

4 bedroom

$3,450

2%

4%

Studio

Average rent

$2,337

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

13%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,400

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,650

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,200

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,450

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

4%

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$2,800
increased by47%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,495
increased by31%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Yonkers, NY is 12% 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 $2,800 per month as of September 5, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Yonkers?

Average rent prices in Yonkers have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 1% since last year.

How does Yonkers rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Yonkers is 47% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $900 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Yonkers?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Yonkers are Northeast Yonkers ($2,100/mo), Ludlow ($2,500/mo), and Southeast Yonkers ($2,597/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Yonkers?

To comfortably afford rent in Yonkers, you'd need to earn approximately $112,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

January offers the best opportunity for lower rent prices in Yonkers, with rents running roughly 6% below August levels, though you'll face higher competition from other renters during this peak search month.

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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