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

FIT Public SUNY Creative Innovative Rigorous Inclusive Artistic Diverse Dynamic Urban

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 April 2026, the average apartment rent in New York, NY is $3,321 for a studio, $4,089 for one bedroom, $5,601 for two bedrooms, and $7,082 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in New York has increased by 1.1% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 439 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $3,321/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 594 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $4,089/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 792 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $5,601/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 986 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $7,082/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Exceptionally Walkable

Walkability

100 / 100

Exceptional Public Transit

Transit

100 / 100

Fairly Drivable

Drivability

40 / 100

Very Bikeable

Bikeability

80 / 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

Very Large Amount of Park Space Nearby

Parks

80 / 100

Exceptional Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby

Wellness

90 / 100

Local Vibe

Exceptionally Vibrant Atmosphere

Vibrancy

100 / 100

Exceptional Nightlife Variety Nearby

Nightlife

100 / 100

Very Noisy

Quiet Score

20 / 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.