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Manhattan, NY

The heart of the iconic Big Apple, Manhattan is home to some of New York City’s most well-known attractions and landmarks like the Empire State Building, Times Square, Grand Central Terminal, and Central Park. It’s hard to believe that Manhattan is an island due to its dense population, abundant attractions, and towering skyscrapers, but it is! And a large one at that.
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Average Rent in Borough
$4,059/month
Rent Increase in the Last Year
+2.4%
Average Apartment Size
593 Sq Ft
Avg. Studio Rent
$3,295/month
Avg. 1-bed Rent
$4,059/month
Avg. 2-bed Rent
$5,549/month
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Brooklyn, NY
Home to more than 2.6 million residents, Brooklyn is busy, diverse, and constantly growing. Living in Brooklyn gives you access to art, culture, international cuisine, and yearly celebrations. The borough is packed with bars, pop-up art galleries, boutiques, symphony halls, and museums.
Average Rent
$2,992/month
Change in the Last Year
+1.3%
Queens, NY
Live like royalty in the borough that has some of the best cuisine, entertainment, and attractions in the city. Queens is a sprawling New York City borough, covering 109 square miles — the most land of all the city’s boroughs.
Average Rent
$3,502/month
Change in the Last Year
+2.1%
Bronx, NY
The Bronx is considered one of New York’s trendiest neighborhoods. Separated from Manhattan by the Harlem River, the Bronx is busy, chaotic, and diverse — in fact, more than 75 different languages are spoken here. While it’s famous for its attractions like Yankee Stadium and the Bronx Zoo, there’s much more to this iconic borough.
Average Rent
$1,623/month
Change in the Last Year
-0.3%
Staten Island, NY
Staten Island combines suburban comfort with convenient Manhattan access, making it ideal for renters who appreciate a slower pace while staying connected to city life. As the "Borough of Parks," Staten Island features over 12,300 acres of protected parkland and more than 170 parks, offering residents plenty of outdoor recreation opportunities. Housing options span from historic Victorian homes in St. George and Stapleton to contemporary apartment communities in Great Kills and New Dorp. Average rents range from $1,563 for studios to $2,335 for two-bedroom units, with moderate year-over-year increases between 1.8% to 3.2% for most unit types.
Average Rent
$1,684/month
Change in the Last Year
-1%

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