Last updated on October 28, 2026

Average rent in
Yonkers, NY

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Yonkers rent stands today

    Yonkers, NY rent rose 2.0% year over year, with a current median of $2,840/month. Renters today are paying $55 more per month on average than last year, with rents near the city's recent peak from 2024-10.

  • Yonkers runs 49.5% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, placing it above the national average and reflecting its position as a pricier market with 357 total rentals available.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Yonkers rent for $2,355/month, 1-bedrooms for $2,400/month, and 2-bedrooms for $2,750/month, with 3-bedrooms at $3,250/month and 4+ bedrooms at $3,500/month. This range shows the variation renters face by bedroom count.

Median rent

Median rent in Yonkers

$2,840/mo

increased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Yonkers is $2,840 per month as of October 2026. This is 49% above the national average rent, or $940 more per month.

$2.50

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Yonkers

357

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Yonkers 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 Yonkers, NY

Average rent prices in Yonkers have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 2% 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 $2,845, whereas a house costs $3,350. 1-bedroom apartments in Yonkers run $2,458 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,750.

Listings

Studio

$2,355

1%

5%

1 bedroom

$2,400

1%

1%

2 bedroom

$2,750

No Change

4%

3 bedroom

$3,250

No Change

8%

4 bedroom

$3,500

No Change

3%

Studio

Average rent

$2,355

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

5%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,400

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,750

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,250

Last year

8%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,500

Last year

3%

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$2,840
increased by49%

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 14% higher than the median rent in Bergenfield, NJ.

Discover rentals in Yonkers, NY

65 Caroline Ave #ROOMS - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Downtown Yonkers apartment for rent in Yonkers

Rooms for Rent

65 Caroline Ave #ROOMS, Yonkers, NY 10705

1 bed

1 bath

$750

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.
11 Lawrence St #1B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Park Hill apartment for rent in Yonkers

Residential Lease, Yonkers, NY

11 Lawrence St #1B, Yonkers, NY 10705

2 beds

1 bath

$1,900

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.
158 Willow St - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

7.1

Very good

158 Willow St

158 Willow St, Yonkers, NY 10701

2 beds

1 bath

$1,945

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
112 Maple St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Nodine Hill apartment for rent in Yonkers

2 beds

0 baths

$2,100

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 Yonkers, NY

Quick answers to common questions about the Yonkers rental market.

How much is rent in Yonkers?

The average rent in Yonkers is $2,840 per month as of October 24, 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 2% since last year.

How does Yonkers rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Yonkers is 49% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $940 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 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 $114,000/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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