Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on November 13, 2026
Last updated on November 13, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
New York, NY rent rose 4.7% year over year, with a current median of $4,670/month. Renters today are paying $210 more per month on average than last year, with rent holding at the peak level from November 2026.
New York rent is 145.8% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median. This places New York among the priciest major metros in the country, with a market offering 9,684 total rentals, mostly apartments.
Studios in New York run around $3,895/month, 1-bedrooms around $4,720/month, and 2-bedrooms around $5,495/month. The 4+ bedroom median is $3,973/month, covering a wide range of unit sizes.
In New York, NY, Country Club rents fell 76.7% year over year to $3,200/month across 26 rentals. This local decline contrasts with the citywide 4.7% rise.
Median rent in New York
$4,670/mo
vs previous year
The average rent in New York is $4,670 per month as of November 2026. This is 146% above the national average rent, or $2,770 more per month.
average price per square foot
Available rentals in New York
9,684
for rent on Zumper.com as of November 2026
Share of New York rentals at each price point
Average rent prices in New York have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 5% since last year.
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Rent prices in New York vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in New York is $4,776, whereas a house costs $4,500. 1-bedroom apartments in New York run $4,795 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $5,461.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $3,895 | No Change | 3% | |
1 bedroom | $4,720 | No Change | 10% | |
2 bedroom | $5,495 | 2% | 8% | |
3 bedroom | $5,800 | No Change | 4% | |
4 bedroom | $3,973 | 3% | 24% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Chelsea | $6,431 | |
Downtown Brooklyn | $4,618 | |
East Harlem | $3,210 | |
East Village | $6,345 | |
Financial District | $4,600 | |
Hell's Kitchen | $5,105 | |
Long Island City | $4,520 | |
Midtown East | $6,056 | |
Upper East Side | $5,465 | |
Upper West Side | $5,484 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $4,776 | No Change | 5% | |
Condos | $5,100 | No Change | 13% | |
Houses | $4,500 | No Change | 37% | |
Rooms | $1,730 | No Change | 11% |
Studio
Average rent
$3,895
Last year
3%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$4,720
Last year
10%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$5,495
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
8%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$5,800
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
4%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,973
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
24%
Financial District
Average rent
$4,600
Chelsea
Average rent
$6,431
Upper West Side
Average rent
$5,484
Hell's Kitchen
Average rent
$5,105
Upper East Side
Average rent
$5,465
Midtown East
Average rent
$6,056
Long Island City
Average rent
$4,520
East Village
Average rent
$6,345
Downtown Brooklyn
Average rent
$4,618
East Harlem
Average rent
$3,210
Apartments
Average rent
$4,776
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
5%
Condos
Average rent
$5,100
Last year
13%
Houses
Average rent
$4,500
Last year
37%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,730
Last year
11%
The table above reflects average rent prices in New York, 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.
Compare median rent prices in New York and Bayonne by all bedroom counts and property types.
New York
higher than the national median
higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in New York, NY is 103% higher than the median rent in Bayonne, NJ.
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Quick answers to common questions about the New York rental market.
The average rent in New York is $4,670 per month as of November 7, 2026.
Average rent prices in New York have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 5% since last year.
Rent in New York is 146% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $2,770 more per month.
The most affordable neighborhoods in New York are East Harlem ($3,210/mo), Long Island City ($4,520/mo), and Financial District ($4,600/mo).
To comfortably afford rent in New York, you'd need to earn approximately $187,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
January offers the best rental deals in New York, with rents running about 10% lower than September's peak prices. December is also favorable with the lowest competition between renters, while July sees the highest demand.
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).
For additional insights into rental trends, including month-over-month changes and historical comparisons, see Zumper's Monthly Metro Report.
The Zumper New York Metro Area Report analyzed active listings last month across metro cities to show the most and least expensive cities and cities with the fastest growing rents. The New York one bedroom median rent was $2,652 last month.

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About
The Zumper New York Metro Area Report analyzed active listings that hit the market last month. Listings are aggregated by city to calculate median asking rents.
Crystal Chen is a seasoned real estate and housing market expert with more than a decade of experience analyzing rental trends, housing affordability, and urban living. At Zumper, she leads data storytelling as well as press and media relations, where she translates complex housing research into easily digestible insights for renters, industry professionals, and journalists. Her reports can be seen cited in national outlets like The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and CNBC. She is passionate about helping renters navigate today’s evolving housing landscape with clarity and confidence. Living in New York City herself, she knows firsthand the chaos and challenges of navigating a competitive rental market.