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Rental Market Trends in New York, NY

What is the average rent in New York, NY?

$4,045/month

Average Rent

593 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+3.1%

Increase in the Last Year

As of June 2025, the average rent in New York, NY is $4,045 per month. This is 148% higher than the national average rent price of $1,628/month, making New York one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in New York, you can expect to pay about $3,237 per month for a studio, $4,045 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $5,442 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $6,801 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$3,237/month
435 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$4,045/month
593 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$5,442/month
791 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$6,801/month
972 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$3,005/month
277 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$4,000/month
385 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$5,641/month
898 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$8,866/month
1,567 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$3,491/month
132 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$4,551/month
143 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$5,354/month
165 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,942/month
127 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,771/month
375 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$4,125/month
501 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,422/month
1,106 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$8,780/month
1,283 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in New York, NY?

In the past year, rent has increased by 3.1%, which averages out to $124 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 June 2025
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in New York, NY
Last Updated June 2025
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in New York, 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

Rent by Neighborhood

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in New York?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Washington Heights
$2,687/month
651 Sq Ft
Upper Manhattan
$2,693/month
654 Sq Ft
Central Harlem
$2,712/month
491 Sq Ft
Harlem
$2,942/month
519 Sq Ft
Morningside Heights
$2,944/month
503 Sq Ft
Northern Manhattan
$3,185/month
596 Sq Ft
East Harlem
$3,862/month
693 Sq Ft
Alphabet City
$4,097/month
457 Sq Ft
Carnegie Hill
$4,570/month
661 Sq Ft
Rose Hill
$4,638/month
543 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in New York?

Based on current rent prices, Central Park South, NoMad and Empire State Building are the most expensive neighborhoods in New York.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Central Park South
$7,597/month
605 Sq Ft
NoMad
$7,179/month
720 Sq Ft
Empire State Building
$6,931/month
634 Sq Ft
Koreatown
$6,264/month
662 Sq Ft
Flatiron District
$6,032/month
615 Sq Ft
SoHo
$6,032/month
598 Sq Ft
Union Square
$6,013/month
638 Sq Ft
Tribeca
$6,013/month
620 Sq Ft
Chelsea
$5,962/month
624 Sq Ft
Central Park
$5,960/month
619 Sq Ft

Which New York neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Manhattan
$5,375/month
594 Sq Ft
Midtown Manhattan
$5,482/month
644 Sq Ft
Midtown South
$5,603/month
601 Sq Ft
Midtown West
$5,881/month
619 Sq Ft
Kips Bay
$5,010/month
656 Sq Ft
Lower West Side
$5,944/month
562 Sq Ft
Chelsea
$5,962/month
624 Sq Ft
Midtown East
$5,845/month
646 Sq Ft
Greenwich Village
$5,852/month
576 Sq Ft
Upper West Side
$5,159/month
631 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

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

Because the average rent in New York is $4,045, you’ll want to make about $13,483 per month or $161,796 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 New York, NY is 130.6% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in New York is 400.6% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $3,237 - $6,801. You can expect to pay 18.0% more for groceries, 15.1% more for utilities, and 17.0% more for transportation.

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Apartment Averages

Washington Heights

New York, NY

Upper Manhattan

New York, NY

Studio
$1,942/month
$1,895/month
One Bedroom
$1,935/month
$1,983/month
Two Bedroom
$2,326/month
$2,492/month
Three Bedroom
$2,802/month
$2,771/month
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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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