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Rental Market Trends in Utica, NY

What is the average rent in Utica, NY?

$1,137/month

Average Rent

643 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+1.3%

Increase in the Last Year

As of September 2025, the average rent in Utica, NY is $1,137 per month. This is 31% lower than the national average rent of $1,640/month, making renting in Utica more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Utica, you can expect to pay about $935 per month for a studio, $1,137 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,423 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,046 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$935/month
605 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,137/month
643 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,423/month
1,015 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,046/month
1,184 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,002/month
1,004 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,830/month
1,812 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Utica, NY?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1.3%, which averages out to $15 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Utica?

Based on current rent prices, West Utica, Downtown Utica and Bagg's Square are the most affordable neighborhoods in Utica.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
West Utica
$1,546/month
620 Sq Ft
Downtown Utica
$1,590/month
643 Sq Ft
Bagg's Square
$1,596/month
650 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Utica?

Based on current rent prices, Bagg's Square, Downtown Utica and West Utica are the most expensive neighborhoods in Utica.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Bagg's Square
$1,596/month
650 Sq Ft
Downtown Utica
$1,590/month
643 Sq Ft
West Utica
$1,546/month
620 Sq Ft

Which Utica neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Utica with the most apartments available are West Utica, Downtown Utica and Bagg's Square .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
West Utica
$1,546/month
620 Sq Ft
Downtown Utica
$1,590/month
643 Sq Ft
Bagg's Square
$1,596/month
650 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

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

Because the average rent in Utica is $1,137, you’ll want to make about $3,790 per month or $45,480 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 Utica, NY is 4.1% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Utica is 17.1% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $935 - $1,423. You can expect to pay 1.5% less for groceries, 0.5% less for utilities, and 7.7% more for transportation.

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Utica, NY

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Apartment Averages

West Utica

Utica, NY

Bagg's Square

Utica, NY

Studio
$862/month
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One Bedroom
$956/month
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Two Bedroom
$1,122/month
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Three Bedroom
$929/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 September 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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