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Rental Market Trends in New York, NY

What is the average rent in New York, NY?

$3,972/month

Average Rent

597 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+2.1%

Increase in the Last Year

As of May 2025, the average rent in New York, NY is $3,972 per month. This is 144% higher than the national average rent price of $1,625/month, making New York one of the most expensive cities to rent an apartment in the US.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$3,193/month
442 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$3,972/month
597 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$5,368/month
793 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$6,693/month
998 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,491/month
289 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,726/month
419 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,634/month
817 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$7,957/month
1,640 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$3,490/month
139 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$4,544/month
148 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$5,299/month
137 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,398/month
116 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,401/month
400 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,920/month
445 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,304/month
959 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$7,558/month
1,360 Sq Ft

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

In the past year, rent has increased by 2.1%, which averages out to $83 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 May 2025
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in New York, NY
Last Updated May 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
83% 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, Lower East Side, Yorkville and Seaport are the most affordable neighborhoods in New York.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Lower East Side
$4,776/month
491 Sq Ft
Yorkville
$4,872/month
628 Sq Ft
Seaport
$5,076/month
743 Sq Ft
East Village
$5,149/month
583 Sq Ft
Upper East Side
$5,179/month
680 Sq Ft
Murray Hill
$5,182/month
691 Sq Ft
Financial District
$5,207/month
733 Sq Ft
Kips Bay
$5,269/month
666 Sq Ft
Lenox Hill
$5,274/month
706 Sq Ft
Midtown East
$5,543/month
660 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in New York?

Based on current rent prices, Lincoln Square, West Village and Lower West Side are the most expensive neighborhoods in New York.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Lincoln Square
$7,197/month
789 Sq Ft
West Village
$6,456/month
517 Sq Ft
Lower West Side
$6,368/month
587 Sq Ft
Hell's Kitchen
$6,309/month
709 Sq Ft
Greenwich Village
$6,249/month
594 Sq Ft
Chelsea
$6,178/month
613 Sq Ft
Midtown West
$5,979/month
690 Sq Ft
Gramercy Park
$5,975/month
614 Sq Ft
Midtown South
$5,912/month
625 Sq Ft
Upper West Side
$5,898/month
708 Sq Ft

Which New York neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Midtown West
$5,979/month
690 Sq Ft
Midtown South
$5,912/month
625 Sq Ft
Midtown East
$5,543/month
660 Sq Ft
Lower West Side
$6,368/month
587 Sq Ft
Upper West Side
$5,898/month
708 Sq Ft
Greenwich Village
$6,249/month
594 Sq Ft
Chelsea
$6,178/month
613 Sq Ft
Upper East Side
$5,179/month
680 Sq Ft
Financial District
$5,207/month
733 Sq Ft
Kips Bay
$5,269/month
666 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

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

With the average rent in New York being $3,972, you’ll want to make about $13,240 per month or $158,880 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 determine what an affordable rent amount is for you.

Cost of Living

The cost of living in New York, NY is 129.6% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in New York is 411.8% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $3,193 - $6,693. You can expect to pay 15.4% more for groceries, 9.1% more for utilities, and 13.8% more for transportation.

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Apartment Averages

Lower East Side

New York, NY

Lincoln Square

New York, NY

Studio
$3,984/month
$3,435/month
One Bedroom
$4,282/month
$4,846/month
Two Bedroom
$4,675/month
$7,648/month
Three Bedroom
$5,056/month
$12,232/month
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The Equestrian At Pelham Parkway

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Studio - 2 Beds | $1,700 - $2,650

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2701 Jackson Ave,
Long Island City, NY 11101

Studio - 3 Beds | $3,835 - $6,575

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    Communities

  • 78

    Units

  • 1

    City

11 Communities in New York
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  • 12

    Communities

  • 1,609

    Units

  • 7

    Cities

5 Communities in New York
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  • 168

    Communities

  • 57,759

    Units

  • 85

    Cities

4 Communities in New York
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Avanath Capital Management, LLC
  • 39

    Communities

  • 8,305

    Units

  • 30

    Cities

3 Communities in New York
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  • 10

    Communities

  • 14,332

    Units

  • 6

    Cities

3 Communities in New York
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Fairfield Properties
  • 150

    Communities

  • 14,595

    Units

  • 69

    Cities

2 Communities in New York
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  • 3,242

    Communities

  • 901,631

    Units

  • 834

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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 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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