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Rental Market Trends in Manhattan, NY

What is the average rent in Manhattan, NY?

$4,032/month

Average Rent

590 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+3%

Increase in the Last Year

As of July 2025, the average rent in Manhattan, NY is $4,032 per month. This is 146% higher than the national average rent price of $1,637/month, making Manhattan one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Manhattan, you can expect to pay about $3,261 per month for a studio, $4,032 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $5,495 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $7,012 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$3,261/month
435 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$4,032/month
590 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$5,495/month
795 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$7,012/month
977 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$5,698/month
0 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$9,679/month
253 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$18,799/month
0 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$4,870/month
47 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$6,335/month
54 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$8,022/month
71 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$4,525/month
51 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$4,004/month
140 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$4,871/month
305 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Manhattan, NY?

In the past year, rent has increased by 3%, which averages out to $123 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated July 2025
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Manhattan, NY
Last Updated July 2025
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Manhattan, NY
Percentage*
Rent Range
1% Below $700/month
2% $700 - $1,000/month
4% $1,001 - $1,500/month
10% $1,501 - $2,000/month
84% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Manhattan?

Based on current rent prices, Central Harlem, Upper Manhattan and Washington Heights are the most affordable neighborhoods in Manhattan.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Central Harlem
$2,500/month
443 Sq Ft
Upper Manhattan
$2,772/month
670 Sq Ft
Washington Heights
$2,776/month
682 Sq Ft
Morningside Heights
$2,901/month
525 Sq Ft
Harlem
$2,908/month
487 Sq Ft
Northern Manhattan
$3,208/month
577 Sq Ft
Alphabet City
$4,256/month
475 Sq Ft
Lower East Side
$4,594/month
482 Sq Ft
Carnegie Hill
$4,638/month
680 Sq Ft
Rose Hill
$4,648/month
532 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Manhattan?

Based on current rent prices, Central Park South, Lincoln Square and Tribeca are the most expensive neighborhoods in Manhattan.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Central Park South
$8,810/month
696 Sq Ft
Lincoln Square
$7,412/month
790 Sq Ft
Tribeca
$7,017/month
752 Sq Ft
Empire State Building
$6,941/month
633 Sq Ft
Hell's Kitchen
$6,885/month
737 Sq Ft
Midtown West
$6,881/month
705 Sq Ft
Central Park
$6,390/month
624 Sq Ft
Upper West Side
$6,366/month
725 Sq Ft
Lower West Side
$6,330/month
654 Sq Ft
Koreatown
$6,231/month
615 Sq Ft

Which Manhattan neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Manhattan with the most apartments available are Downtown Manhattan, Midtown Manhattan and Midtown South .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Manhattan
$5,568/month
632 Sq Ft
Midtown Manhattan
$6,030/month
678 Sq Ft
Midtown South
$5,775/month
652 Sq Ft
Chelsea
$5,993/month
634 Sq Ft
Midtown West
$6,881/month
705 Sq Ft
Lower West Side
$6,330/month
654 Sq Ft
Greenwich Village
$6,070/month
660 Sq Ft
Upper West Side
$6,366/month
725 Sq Ft
Midtown East
$6,203/month
673 Sq Ft
Kips Bay
$5,070/month
644 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Manhattan, NY?

Because the average rent in Manhattan is $4,032, you’ll want to make about $13,440 per month or $161,280 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Manhattan, NY is 131.5% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Manhattan is 402.8% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $3,261 - $7,012. You can expect to pay 17.8% more for groceries, 15.6% more for utilities, and 17.6% more for transportation.

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Apartment Averages

Central Harlem

New York, NY

Upper Manhattan

New York, NY

Studio
$1,901/month
$1,893/month
One Bedroom
$2,354/month
$2,023/month
Two Bedroom
$2,839/month
$2,498/month
Three Bedroom
$3,120/month
$2,778/month
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1660 Madison Ave,
New York, NY 10029

Studio - 5 Beds | $1,650 - $7,500

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New York, NY 10016

Studio - 4 Beds | $4,071 - $11,174

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572 11th Ave,
New York, NY 10036

Studio - 2 Beds | $3,750 - $8,250

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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 June 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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