SUNY College at New Paltz

New Paltz, NY

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Founded in 1828, SUNY College at New Paltz is committed to providing high-quality, affordable education to students from all social and economic backgrounds. A diverse faculty of distinguished scholars and artists at SUNY New Paltz collaborates across disciplines and professional areas to inspire in students a love of learning, a meaningful engagement with the life of the mind, and an involvement in public service. Located in the Hudson River Valley, New Paltz is accessible from a range of apartments, condos, and houses available for rent near campus. Convenience to the I-87 allows for simple commutes from farther distances as well. Campus activities at New Paltz include more than 200 clubs and organizations, fraternity and sorority life, NCAA Division III Hawk athletics, and nationally renowned fine and performing arts programs. The historic village of New Paltz is vibrant with a variety of restaurants, shops, historic sites, and entertainment venues. An optimal location midway between the State Capital of Albany and metropolitan New York City provides unique opportunities for academic enrichment.

Rent Trends

As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in New Paltz, NY is $1,512 for a studio, $1,886 for one bedroom, $2,123 for two bedrooms, and $3,390 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in New Paltz has decreased by -2.1% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 320 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,512/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 641 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,886/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,040 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,123/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,085 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $3,390/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Fairly Walkable

Walkability

40 / 100

Limited Public Transit

Transit

30 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

90 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

50 / 100

Daily Essentials

Supermarket Within a 15 Minute Walk

Groceries

60 / 100

Fair Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

50 / 100

Fair Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

50 / 100

Limited Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

30 / 100

Recreation

Limited Amount of Park Space Nearby

Parks

30 / 100

Limited Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby

Wellness

20 / 100

Local Vibe

Mostly Calm Atmosphere

Vibrancy

20 / 100

Limited Nightlife Variety Nearby

Nightlife

30 / 100

Not Noisy

Quiet Score

100 / 100

Schools

Lenape Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

368 Students

Duzine School

Public

Grades PK-5

302 Students

New Paltz Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

382 Students

New Paltz Senior High School

Public

Grades 9-12

622 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Phillies Bridge Farm Project
  • Mohonk Preserve Visitor Center
  • Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park
  • Delaware & Hudson Canal Museum
  • Home of Franklin D Roosevelt National Historic Site

Airports

  • New York Stewart International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.