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Rental Market Trends in New York, NY

What is the average rent in New York, NY?

$4,025/month

Average Rent

591 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+2.4%

Increase in the Last Year

As of December 2025, the average rent in New York, NY is $4,025 per month. This is 147% higher than the national average rent price of $1,631/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 $3,282 per month for a studio, $4,025 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $5,500 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $6,938 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$3,282/month
437 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$4,025/month
591 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$5,500/month
793 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$6,938/month
976 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,656/month
358 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,905/month
473 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,347/month
747 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$8,676/month
1,538 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$4,178/month
300 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$5,995/month
358 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$5,692/month
251 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,973/month
80 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$3,133/month
492 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,957/month
762 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,725/month
1,260 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$7,627/month
1,182 Sq Ft

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

In the past year, rent has increased by 2.4%, which averages out to $97 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 New York?

Based on current rent prices, Upper Manhattan, Washington Heights and Central Harlem are the most affordable neighborhoods in New York.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Upper Manhattan
$2,581/month
614 Sq Ft
Washington Heights
$2,650/month
609 Sq Ft
Central Harlem
$3,375/month
795 Sq Ft
Northern Manhattan
$3,382/month
650 Sq Ft
Harlem
$3,383/month
734 Sq Ft
East Harlem
$3,996/month
768 Sq Ft
Alphabet City
$4,504/month
463 Sq Ft
Rose Hill
$4,858/month
562 Sq Ft
Hell's Kitchen
$4,941/month
595 Sq Ft
Carnegie Hill
$4,963/month
649 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in New York?

Based on current rent prices, NoMad, Empire State Building and The Royal Stuyvesant are the most expensive neighborhoods in New York.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
NoMad
$8,349/month
682 Sq Ft
Empire State Building
$7,392/month
623 Sq Ft
The Royal Stuyvesant
$6,884/month
645 Sq Ft
SoHo
$6,771/month
674 Sq Ft
Koreatown
$6,740/month
642 Sq Ft
Meatpacking District
$6,546/month
483 Sq Ft
Central Park South
$6,442/month
694 Sq Ft
Lower West Side
$6,376/month
595 Sq Ft
Nolita
$6,321/month
592 Sq Ft
Greenwich Village
$6,269/month
588 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
$5,746/month
631 Sq Ft
Midtown Manhattan
$5,402/month
630 Sq Ft
Midtown South
$5,863/month
605 Sq Ft
Midtown West
$5,491/month
609 Sq Ft
Lower West Side
$6,376/month
595 Sq Ft
Midtown East
$5,644/month
644 Sq Ft
Greenwich Village
$6,269/month
588 Sq Ft
Chelsea
$6,144/month
626 Sq Ft
Kips Bay
$5,229/month
635 Sq Ft
Financial District
$5,321/month
794 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 $4,025, you’ll want to make about $13,416 per month or $160,992 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 131.7% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in New York is 402.1% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $3,282 - $6,938. You can expect to pay 18.0% more for groceries, 16.5% more for utilities, and 18.4% more for transportation.

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Apartment Averages

Upper Manhattan

New York, NY

NoMad

New York, NY

Studio
$1,899/month
$4,265/month
One Bedroom
$2,028/month
$6,047/month
Two Bedroom
$2,514/month
$8,882/month
Three Bedroom
$2,793/month
$12,216/month
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  • 2,042

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23 Communities in New York
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  • 2,201

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  • 6

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6 Communities in New York
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  • 170

    Communities

  • 58,643

    Units

  • 85

    Cities

4 Communities in New York
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  • 8,784

    Units

  • 31

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  • 14,332

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  • 119,371

    Units

  • 158

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2 Communities in New York
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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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