City University of New York, The Graduate Center

New York, NY

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City University of New York, The Graduate Center - New York, NY Area Guide

Accessible doctoral education in the heart of Manhattan

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Established in 1961, the City University of New York Graduate Center fosters advanced graduate education, original research and scholarship, innovative university-wide programs, and vibrant public events that draw upon and contribute to the complex communities of New York City and beyond. Through a broad range of prominent doctoral programs, the CUNY Graduate Center prepares students to be scholars, teachers, experts, and leaders in academia, the arts, and in the private, nonprofit, and government sectors.

Located in the heart of Manhattan, the GC sits near plenty of apartments and condos available for rent. Murray Hill, Gramercy Park, and Greenwich Village are all within walking distance of campus. But if you don’t mind the commute, renting in areas such as Brooklyn, Queens, Hoboken, and Jersey City tends to be cheaper than Manhattan. Commuting is simple with access to the New York City subway and bus system as well as PATH trains to New Jersey and New Jersey Transit.

There is no shortage of things to do near the GC campus, with convenience to the Theater District, world-class museums, exciting restaurants, and much more.

Rent Trends

As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in New York, NY is $3,323 for a studio, $4,095 for one bedroom, $5,609 for two bedrooms, and $7,089 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in New York has increased by 1.2% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 439 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $3,323/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 594 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $4,095/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 791 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $5,609/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 986 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $7,089/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Exceptionally Walkable

Walkability

90 / 100

Exceptional Public Transit

Transit

100 / 100

Moderately Drivable

Drivability

60 / 100

Moderately Bikeable

Bikeability

70 / 100

Daily Essentials

Supermarket Within a 5 Minute Walk

Groceries

100 / 100

Exceptional Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

100 / 100

Exceptional Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

100 / 100

Exceptional Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

100 / 100

Recreation

Exceptional Amount of Park Space Nearby

Parks

100 / 100

Exceptional Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby

Wellness

90 / 100

Local Vibe

Exceptionally Vibrant Atmosphere

Vibrancy

100 / 100

Exceptional Nightlife Variety Nearby

Nightlife

100 / 100

Schools

Harlem Village Academy East Charter School

Public

Grades PK-12

347 Students

Success Academy Upper West

Public

Grades K-8

1,002 Students

Harlem Village Academy West 2 Charter School

Public

Grades K-5

444 Students

Ps 290 Manhattan New School

Public

Grades PK-5

444 Students

Harlem Village Academy East Charter School

Public

Grades PK-12

347 Students

Success Academy Upper West

Public

Grades K-8

1,002 Students

The Clinton School

Public

Grades 6-12

849 Students

Ms 245 The Computer School

Public

Grades 6-8

372 Students

Stuyvesant High School

Public

Grades 9-12

3,265 Students

High School Math Science And Engineering At CCNY

Public

Grades 9-12

577 Students

Bard High School Early College

Public

Grades 9-12

573 Students

Manhattan/Hunter Science High School

Public

Grades 9-12

448 Students

High School For Dual Language And Asian Studies

Public

Grades 9-12

368 Students

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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.