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Rental Market Trends in New York, NY

What is the average rent in New York, NY?

$4,033/month

Average Rent

594 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+1.9%

Increase in the Last Year

As of January 2026, the average rent in New York, NY is $4,033 per month. This is 148% higher than the national average rent price of $1,624/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 $3,274 per month for a studio, $4,033 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $5,506 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $7,027 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$3,274/month
437 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$4,033/month
594 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$5,506/month
792 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$7,027/month
984 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,531/month
370 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,399/month
454 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,826/month
795 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$9,693/month
2,119 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$4,204/month
474 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$5,666/month
520 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,235/month
269 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,049/month
48 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$3,089/month
658 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,966/month
808 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,581/month
1,376 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$7,387/month
1,548 Sq Ft

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

In the past year, rent has increased by 1.9%, which averages out to $78 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 January 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in New York, NY
Last Updated January 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
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, Sugar Hill, Hamilton Heights and Harlem are the most affordable neighborhoods in New York.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Sugar Hill
$899/month
141 Sq Ft
Hamilton Heights
$1,024/month
163 Sq Ft
Harlem
$1,867/month
341 Sq Ft
Northern Manhattan
$2,439/month
447 Sq Ft
Upper Manhattan
$2,758/month
637 Sq Ft
East Harlem
$3,935/month
712 Sq Ft
Alphabet City
$4,433/month
463 Sq Ft
Times Square
$4,685/month
582 Sq Ft
Carnegie Hill
$4,755/month
661 Sq Ft
Tudor City
$4,757/month
603 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in New York?

Based on current rent prices, Tribeca, Downtown Manhattan and SoHo are the most expensive neighborhoods in New York.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Tribeca
$6,962/month
753 Sq Ft
Downtown Manhattan
$6,961/month
730 Sq Ft
SoHo
$6,845/month
642 Sq Ft
Union Square
$6,676/month
630 Sq Ft
NoHo
$6,593/month
625 Sq Ft
Lower West Side
$6,293/month
610 Sq Ft
NoMad
$6,285/month
689 Sq Ft
Greenwich Village
$6,279/month
589 Sq Ft
Nolita
$6,176/month
591 Sq Ft
Koreatown
$6,141/month
651 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 Lower West Side .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Manhattan
$5,780/month
627 Sq Ft
Midtown Manhattan
$5,292/month
656 Sq Ft
Lower West Side
$6,293/month
610 Sq Ft
Midtown East
$5,450/month
676 Sq Ft
Midtown South
$5,779/month
628 Sq Ft
Northern Manhattan
$2,439/month
447 Sq Ft
Midtown West
$5,027/month
623 Sq Ft
Greenwich Village
$6,279/month
589 Sq Ft
Chelsea
$6,061/month
633 Sq Ft
Financial District
$5,481/month
754 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 $4,033, you’ll want to make about $13,443 per month or $161,316 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 132.3% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in New York is 404.3% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $3,274 - $7,027. You can expect to pay 16.7% more for groceries, 16.3% more for utilities, and 20.0% more for transportation.

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Apartment Averages

Sugar Hill

New York, NY

Tribeca

New York, NY

Studio
$1,413/month
$4,622/month
One Bedroom
$1,739/month
$6,218/month
Two Bedroom
$2,220/month
$8,049/month
Three Bedroom
$2,888/month
$10,691/month
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  • 58,643

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  • 9,433

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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 November 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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