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Rental Market Trends in Utica, NY

What is the average rent in Utica, NY?

$1,140/month

Average Rent

620 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-0.3%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Utica, NY is $1,140 per month. This is 31% lower than the national average rent of $1,641/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 $936 per month for a studio, $1,140 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,451 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,122 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$936/month
606 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,140/month
620 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,451/month
996 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,122/month
1,154 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,322/month
630 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,083/month
1,039 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 decreased by 0.3%, which averages out to $3 less 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 Utica, NY
Last Updated April 2026
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Utica, NY
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
43% $700 - $1,000/month
30% $1,001 - $1,500/month
22% $1,501 - $2,000/month
4% Above $2,000/month

Rent by Neighborhood

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Utica?

Based on current rent prices, West Utica and Downtown Utica" are the most affordable neighborhoods in Utica.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
West Utica
$1,548/month
638 Sq Ft
Downtown Utica
$1,589/month
620 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Utica?

Based on current rent prices, Downtown Utica and West Utica" are the most expensive neighborhoods in Utica.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Utica
$1,589/month
620 Sq Ft
West Utica
$1,548/month
638 Sq Ft

Which Utica neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Utica with the most apartments available are West Utica and Downtown Utica" .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
West Utica
$1,548/month
638 Sq Ft
Downtown Utica
$1,589/month
620 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 $1,140, you’ll want to make about $3,800 per month or $45,600 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 3.3% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Utica is 10.7% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $936 - $1,451. You can expect to pay 1.9% less for groceries, 0.8% more for utilities, and 6.7% more for transportation.

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Utica, NY

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

Use the tool below to compare Utica, 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

West Utica

Utica, NY

Downtown Utica

Utica, NY

Studio
$867/month
-
One Bedroom
$961/month
$1,825/month
Two Bedroom
$1,131/month
$1,305/month
Three Bedroom
$948/month
$1,407/month
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77 Clinton St,
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$1,050 - $1,450

Studio - 2 Beds

Deerfield Place

Deerfield Place

1 Patriot Cir,
Utica, NY 13502

$2,365 - $3,260

1-3 Beds

The M Apartments

The M Apartments

239 Genesee St,
Utica, NY 13502

$1,600 - $2,400

1-2 Beds

Hotel St Apartments

Hotel St Apartments

119-137 Hotel St,
Utica, NY 13502

$1,400 - $2,400

1-2 Beds

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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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