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Rental Market Trends in New York, NY

What is the average rent in New York, NY?

$4,151/month

Average Rent

592 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+2.3%

Increase in the Last Year

As of June 2026, the average rent in New York, NY is $4,151 per month. This is 152% higher than the national average rent price of $1,644/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 $3,373 per month for a studio, $4,151 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $5,718 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $7,192 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$3,373/month
439 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$4,151/month
592 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$5,718/month
791 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$7,192/month
980 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,314/month
248 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$4,170/month
450 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,079/month
858 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$8,271/month
1,749 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$4,055/month
350 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$4,874/month
335 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,870/month
137 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,491/month
69 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$3,462/month
713 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$4,678/month
842 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,515/month
979 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$14,006/month
1,333 Sq Ft

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

In the past year, rent has increased by 2.3%, which averages out to $96 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 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in New York, NY
Last Updated June 2026
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
9% $1,501 - $2,000/month
85% 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, Upper Manhattan, Central Harlem and Harlem are the most affordable neighborhoods in New York.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Upper Manhattan
$2,848/month
566 Sq Ft
Central Harlem
$3,858/month
680 Sq Ft
Harlem
$3,946/month
653 Sq Ft
East Harlem
$4,584/month
659 Sq Ft
Tudor City
$4,697/month
625 Sq Ft
Hell's Kitchen
$5,104/month
562 Sq Ft
Meatpacking District
$5,198/month
539 Sq Ft
Lenox Hill
$5,234/month
655 Sq Ft
Alphabet City
$5,236/month
456 Sq Ft
Yorkville
$5,253/month
627 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in New York?

Based on current rent prices, SoHo, NoHo and Greenwich Village are the most expensive neighborhoods in New York.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
SoHo
$7,752/month
670 Sq Ft
NoHo
$7,607/month
689 Sq Ft
Greenwich Village
$7,326/month
637 Sq Ft
Lower West Side
$7,003/month
622 Sq Ft
Bowery
$7,001/month
639 Sq Ft
Union Square
$6,972/month
638 Sq Ft
Empire State Building
$6,931/month
613 Sq Ft
West Village
$6,929/month
575 Sq Ft
Nolita
$6,863/month
622 Sq Ft
Little Italy/Chinatown
$6,516/month
631 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
$6,212/month
615 Sq Ft
Midtown Manhattan
$5,579/month
638 Sq Ft
Midtown South
$6,348/month
593 Sq Ft
Lower West Side
$7,003/month
622 Sq Ft
Kips Bay
$5,424/month
661 Sq Ft
Midtown West
$5,489/month
582 Sq Ft
Murray Hill
$5,342/month
693 Sq Ft
Greenwich Village
$7,326/month
637 Sq Ft
Chelsea
$6,451/month
626 Sq Ft
Upper East Side
$5,308/month
730 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 $4,151, you’ll want to make about $13,836 per month or $166,032 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 138.9% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in New York is 411.3% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $3,373 - $7,192. You can expect to pay 16.3% more for groceries, 17.2% more for utilities, and 18.7% more for transportation.

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How does New York, NY compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

Use the tool below to compare New York, NY to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.

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Apartment Averages

Upper Manhattan

New York, NY

SoHo

New York, NY

Studio
$2,001/month
$2,522/month
One Bedroom
$2,042/month
$3,400/month
Two Bedroom
$2,534/month
$4,582/month
Three Bedroom
$2,840/month
$7,223/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 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.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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