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Rental Market Trends in New York, NY

What is the average rent in New York, NY?

$4,095/month

Average Rent

594 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+1.2%

Increase in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in New York, NY is $4,095 per month. This is 150% higher than the national average rent price of $1,641/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 $3,329 per month for a studio, $4,095 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $5,611 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $7,085 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$3,329/month
439 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$4,095/month
594 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$5,611/month
791 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$7,085/month
986 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,192/month
458 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,970/month
398 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,865/month
908 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$7,694/month
1,762 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$3,822/month
379 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$4,682/month
360 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,043/month
183 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,165/month
72 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$3,163/month
539 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$4,333/month
733 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,597/month
1,180 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$10,859/month
1,550 Sq Ft

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

In the past year, rent has increased by 1.2%, which averages out to $51 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 April 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in New York, NY
Last Updated April 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
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, 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
$2,759/month
549 Sq Ft
Central Harlem
$3,594/month
730 Sq Ft
Harlem
$3,664/month
691 Sq Ft
Two Bridges
$3,994/month
573 Sq Ft
East Harlem
$4,219/month
690 Sq Ft
Tudor City
$4,926/month
641 Sq Ft
Carnegie Hill
$5,002/month
614 Sq Ft
Murray Hill
$5,112/month
670 Sq Ft
Yorkville
$5,173/month
630 Sq Ft
Alphabet City
$5,210/month
455 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in New York?

Based on current rent prices, NoHo, Central Park South and Union Square are the most expensive neighborhoods in New York.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
NoHo
$8,764/month
666 Sq Ft
Central Park South
$7,399/month
718 Sq Ft
Union Square
$7,304/month
662 Sq Ft
Greenwich Village
$7,240/month
610 Sq Ft
Bowery
$7,190/month
608 Sq Ft
Koreatown
$6,975/month
641 Sq Ft
Lower West Side
$6,929/month
608 Sq Ft
West Village
$6,926/month
561 Sq Ft
SoHo
$6,867/month
597 Sq Ft
Nolita
$6,832/month
594 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
$6,129/month
621 Sq Ft
Midtown Manhattan
$5,731/month
645 Sq Ft
Midtown South
$6,458/month
607 Sq Ft
Lower West Side
$6,929/month
608 Sq Ft
Financial District
$5,520/month
737 Sq Ft
Midtown West
$5,953/month
595 Sq Ft
Greenwich Village
$7,240/month
610 Sq Ft
Kips Bay
$5,296/month
655 Sq Ft
Murray Hill
$5,112/month
670 Sq Ft
Midtown East
$5,786/month
660 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 $4,095, you’ll want to make about $13,650 per month or $163,800 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 $3,329 - $7,085. 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

NoHo

New York, NY

Studio
$1,992/month
$3,611/month
One Bedroom
$2,031/month
$4,615/month
Two Bedroom
$2,523/month
$7,496/month
Three Bedroom
$2,817/month
$5,002/month
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  • 58,082

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  • 10,687

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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 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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