Fashion Institute of Technology

New York, NY

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Fashion Institute of Technology - New York, NY Area Guide

Where creativity gets down to business

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First opening in 1944, the Fashion Institute of Technology is an internationally recognized college for design, fashion, art, communications, and business. Rigorous academic programs, experiential learning opportunities, and innovative partnerships prepare FIT students for professional excellence. FIT fosters in students creativity, career focus, and a global perspective while encouraging them to embrace inclusiveness, sustainability, and a sense of community. Situated in the Chelsea neighborhood of Manhattan, adjacent to Midtown and the Garment District, FIT is convenient to a wealth of apartments available for rent. Neighborhoods within walking distance of campus include Greenwich Village, Gramercy Park, Murray Hill, and Clinton. For those who don’t mind commuting, consider neighborhoods in Brooklyn, Queens, Hoboken, and Jersey City. The New York City subway and bus system as well as PATH trains to New Jersey and New Jersey Transit make commuting and traveling from campus easy. More than 60 clubs and hundreds of on-campus activities keep the FIT campus buzzing. Located in one of the world’s most dynamic cities, FIT is nearby a host of world-class cultural amenities and international cuisine.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in New York, NY is $3,295 for a studio, $4,059 for one bedroom, $5,549 for two bedrooms, and $7,036 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in New York has increased by 2.4% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 440 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $3,295/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 593 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $4,059/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 792 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $5,549/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 986 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $7,036/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

98

Walker's Paradise

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.

100

Rider's Paradise

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

Living in this area is considered a rider’s paradise, with world-class transportation.

86

Very Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

This area is very bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.

Schools

Ps 290 Manhattan New School

Public

Grades PK-5

444 Students

Ms 243 Center School

Public

Grades 5-8

246 Students

Battery Park City School

Public

Grades PK-8

799 Students

Ps 184 Shuang Wen

Public

Grades PK-8

768 Students

The Clinton School

Public

Grades 6-12

849 Students

Ms 245 The Computer School

Public

Grades 6-8

372 Students

Lower Manhattan Community Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

370 Students

Ms 243 Center School

Public

Grades 5-8

246 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.