Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 8, 2026
Average rent in
New York, NY
Average rent in
Last updated on October 8, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where New York, NY rent stands today
New York, NY rent rose 1.1% year over year, with a current median of $4,550/month. Renters today are paying $133 more per month than last year, with rents at the peak level of $4,844/month in October 2026.
Vs. national rents
New York rents run roughly 2.4× the $1,900/month national median, placing it among the priciest major metros with 9,717 total rentals available.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in New York rent for $3,850/month, 1-bedrooms at $4,576/month, 2-bedrooms at $5,490/month, 3-bedrooms at $5,650/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $3,650/month. These figures show the range of rents by bedroom size across the city.
Neighborhood spotlight
Manhattan Beach rents fell 58.3% year over year to $3,335/month across 26 rentals. Little Italy rents climbed 70.4% year over year to $7,495/month, standing out against the citywide 1.1% rise.
Median rent
Median rent in New York
$4,550/mo
1%vs previous year
The average rent in New York is $4,550 per month as of October 2026. This is 139% above the national average rent, or $2,650 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in New York
9,717
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of New York rentals at each price point
Rent trends in New York, NY
Average rent prices in New York 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
New York, NY
Rent prices in New York vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in New York is $4,700, whereas a house costs $4,000. 1-bedroom apartments in New York run $4,725 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $5,490.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $3,850 | No Change |  2% | |
1 bedroom | $4,576 | 1% | 4% | |
2 bedroom | $5,490 | 1% | 5% | |
3 bedroom | $5,650 | No Change | 3% | |
4 bedroom | $3,650 | 3% | 9% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Chelsea | $6,278 | |
Downtown Brooklyn | $4,623 | |
East Village | $6,140 | |
Financial District | $4,650 | |
Hell's Kitchen | $5,100 | |
Long Island City | $4,400 | |
Midtown East | $6,000 | |
Murray Hill | $4,995 | |
Upper East Side | $5,300 | |
Upper West Side | $5,227 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $4,700 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $4,995 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $4,000 | 4% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,730 | 1% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$3,850
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
2%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$4,576
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$5,490
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
5%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$5,650
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,650
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
9%
Financial District
Average rent
$4,650
East Village
Average rent
$6,140
Upper West Side
Average rent
$5,227
Chelsea
Average rent
$6,278
Hell's Kitchen
Average rent
$5,100
Upper East Side
Average rent
$5,300
Midtown East
Average rent
$6,000
Long Island City
Average rent
$4,400
Downtown Brooklyn
Average rent
$4,623
Murray Hill
Average rent
$4,995
Apartments
Average rent
$4,700
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$4,995
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$4,000
Last 30 days
4%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,730
Last 30 days
1%
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.
How does rent in New York, NY compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in New York and Bayonne by all bedroom counts and property types.
New York
139%higher than the national median
16%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in New York, NY is 107% higher than the median rent in Bayonne, NJ.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,200
21%$2,400
16%$3,350
5%$2,576
8%$3,950
10%$2,800
4%$2,600
2%$2,900
$2,100
4%$3,000
8%$3,468
10%$2,550
17%Discover rentals in New York, NY
1d ago
17227 Henley Rd, New York, NY 11432
1 bed
1 bath
$700
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
St. Albans house for rent in New York
1 bed
1 bath
$800
House for rent
5d+ ago
Springfield Gardens apartment for rent in New York
14439 158th St, New York, NY 11434
1 bed
1 bath
$800
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 20
5d+ ago
Mott Haven apartment for rent in New York
524 Timpson Pl, New York, NY 10455
1 bed
1 bath
$1,000
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 17
3h ago
Theater District house for rent in New York
111 W 57th St, New York, NY 10019
3 beds
3.5 baths
$89,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
Theater District house for rent in New York
217 W 57th St, New York, NY 10019
3 beds
3.5 baths
$75,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
Midtown East condo for rent in New York
4 beds
4 baths
$75,000
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Cobble Hill house for rent in New York
487 Henry St, New York, NY 11231
5 beds
4.5 baths
$69,500
House for rent
19h ago
Verified
200 E 11th St, New York, NY 10003
Studio–4 beds
1–3 baths
$3,600–$31,500
Apartment for rent
11h ago
Verified
180 Riverside Blvd, New York, NY 10069
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$3,863–$7,665
Apartment for rent
13h ago
Verified
50 E 28th St, New York, NY 10016
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$5,115–$10,035
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
180 Pearl Street, New York, NY 10005
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$4,796–$11,870
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 14
13h ago
Verified
50 E 28th St, New York, NY 10016
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$5,115–$10,035
Apartment for rent
13h ago
Verified
245 E 40th St, New York, NY 10016
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,878–$10,566
Apartment for rent
19h ago
Verified
200 E 11th St, New York, NY 10003
Studio–4 beds
1–3 baths
$3,600–$31,500
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
10420 Queens Blvd, New York, NY 11375
1–4 beds
1–2 baths
$3,404–$6,489
Price drop
Apartment for rent
11h ago
Verified
180 Riverside Blvd, New York, NY 10069
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$3,863–$7,665
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for New York, NY
Quick answers to common questions about the New York rental market.
How much is rent in New York?
The average rent in New York is $4,550 per month as of October 3, 2026.
Is rent up or down in New York?
Average rent prices in New York have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 1% since last year.
How does New York rent compare to the national average?
Rent in New York is 139% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $2,650 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in New York?
The most affordable neighborhoods in New York are Long Island City ($4,400/mo), Downtown Brooklyn ($4,623/mo), and Financial District ($4,650/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in New York?
To comfortably afford rent in New York, you'd need to earn approximately $182,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in New York?
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.
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).
For additional insights into rental trends, including month-over-month changes and historical comparisons, see Zumper's Monthly Metro Report.
New York 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 $2,606 last month.
The Most Expensive
- New York ranked as the most expensive city with one-bedrooms priced at $4,500.
- Hoboken was the second priciest with rent at $3,640.
- Jersey City placed third with rent at $2,830.
The Least Expensive
- Newark was the most affordable city with one-bedrooms priced at $1,630.
- Paterson & East Orange tied for the second least expensive, with rents both priced at $1,650.
- Newburgh was third with rent at $1,680.
The Fastest Growing (Y/Y%)
- Hoboken had the fastest growing rent, up 21.7% since this time last year.
- Middletown saw rent climb 18.2%, making it second.
- Bridgeport placed third with rent increasing 7.6%.
The Fastest Growing (M/M%)
- Middletown had the largest monthly rent price growth rate, up 5.1%.
- Poughkeepsie placed second with rent growing 4.6%.
- Newburgh & Hoboken tied for third with rents both increasing 4.3%.
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.
Words by
Crystal ChenCrystal 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.