• Renter Tools
    • Favorites
    • Saved Searches
  • Manage Rentals
  • Apartments For Rent
    • Bloomfield Apartments For Rent
    • Brookhaven Apartments For Rent
    • Brooklyn Apartments For Rent
    • Jersey City Apartments For Rent
    • Long Island Apartments For Rent
    • Manhattan Apartments For Rent
    • New York Apartments For Rent
    • Newark Apartments For Rent
    • North Bergen Apartments For Rent
    • Queens Apartments For Rent
  • Houses For Rent
    • Brick Houses For Rent
    • Brookhaven Houses For Rent
    • Elberon Houses For Rent
    • Fire Island Houses For Rent
    • Long Branch Houses For Rent
    • Long Island Houses For Rent
    • Neptune Houses For Rent
    • New York Houses For Rent
    • Ocean Houses For Rent
    • Toms River Houses For Rent
  • Condos For Rent
    • Bridgeport Condos For Rent
    • Bronx Condos For Rent
    • Brooklyn Condos For Rent
    • Edgewater Condos For Rent
    • Flushing Condos For Rent
    • Jersey City Condos For Rent
    • Long Island Condos For Rent
    • Manhattan Condos For Rent
    • New York Condos For Rent
    • Queens Condos For Rent
  • Townhomes For Rent
    • Brick Townhomes For Rent
    • Bronx Townhomes For Rent
    • Brooklyn Townhomes For Rent
    • Flushing Townhomes For Rent
    • Jamaica Townhomes For Rent
    • Long Island Townhomes For Rent
    • Middletown Townhomes For Rent
    • Neptune Townhomes For Rent
    • New York Townhomes For Rent
    • Queens Townhomes For Rent
  • Help Center
  • Cost of Living in New York
  • Area Guide
  • Rent Calculator
  • Property Management Companies

Language

Apartments.com Logo
Manage Rentals      Sign Up / Sign In
Add a Property

Rental Market Trends in New York, NY

What is the average rent in New York, NY?

$4,067/month

Average Rent

593 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+2.5%

Increase in the Last Year

As of March 2026, the average rent in New York, NY is $4,067 per month. This is 150% higher than the national average rent price of $1,627/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 $3,295 per month for a studio, $4,067 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $5,546 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $7,046 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$3,295/month
440 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$4,067/month
593 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$5,546/month
792 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$7,046/month
986 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,277/month
339 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,040/month
468 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,815/month
920 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$5,429/month
1,532 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$3,728/month
470 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$4,425/month
378 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,780/month
163 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$1,935/month
65 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$3,068/month
444 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$4,341/month
771 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,968/month
1,009 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$7,730/month
1,314 Sq Ft

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

In the past year, rent has increased by 2.5%, which averages out to $102 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 March 2026
Legend
2025 2026
Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in New York, NY
Last Updated March 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

Last Updated Today
  • Most Affordable
  • Most Expensive
  • Most Available

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
$971/month
148 Sq Ft
Harlem
$1,739/month
307 Sq Ft
Northern Manhattan
$2,406/month
423 Sq Ft
Upper Manhattan
$2,743/month
602 Sq Ft
Central Harlem
$3,549/month
810 Sq Ft
East Harlem
$4,475/month
691 Sq Ft
Manhattan Valley
$4,588/month
608 Sq Ft
Alphabet City
$4,763/month
457 Sq Ft
Tudor City
$4,888/month
608 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in New York?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
The Royal Stuyvesant
$7,358/month
625 Sq Ft
NoMad
$7,310/month
715 Sq Ft
SoHo
$7,095/month
612 Sq Ft
Greenwich Village
$6,848/month
599 Sq Ft
Bowery
$6,797/month
603 Sq Ft
Nolita
$6,748/month
599 Sq Ft
Koreatown
$6,690/month
636 Sq Ft
Little Italy/Chinatown
$6,662/month
619 Sq Ft
Lower West Side
$6,585/month
600 Sq Ft
Empire State Building
$6,474/month
608 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
$5,992/month
625 Sq Ft
Midtown Manhattan
$5,609/month
658 Sq Ft
Midtown South
$6,269/month
604 Sq Ft
Midtown East
$5,507/month
676 Sq Ft
Lower West Side
$6,585/month
600 Sq Ft
Midtown West
$5,785/month
627 Sq Ft
Financial District
$5,653/month
771 Sq Ft
Greenwich Village
$6,848/month
599 Sq Ft
Chelsea
$6,287/month
621 Sq Ft
Upper West Side
$5,479/month
629 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 $4,067, you’ll want to make about $13,556 per month or $162,672 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 $3,295 - $7,046. You can expect to pay 16.3% more for groceries, 17.2% more for utilities, and 18.7% more for transportation.

City

New York, NY

7,759 Available Apartments for Rent

Search for Nearby Apartments

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.

Explore the Area Guide for New York, NY

Apartment Averages

Sugar Hill

New York, NY

The Royal Stuyvesant

New York, NY

Studio
$1,408/month
-
One Bedroom
$1,734/month
-
Two Bedroom
$2,214/month
-
Three Bedroom
$2,886/month
-
Search
Search

Nearby City Rent Trends

  • Sunnyside Average Rent
  • Hoboken Average Rent
  • Ridgewood Average Rent
  • Brooklyn Average Rent

Apartment communities in New York we think you'll love

10 Halletts Point

10 Halletts Point

10, 20, 30 Halletts Pt,
Astoria, NY 11102

$3,095 - $6,971

Studio - 2 Beds

The Station Apartments

The Station Apartments

5959 Broadway,
Bronx, NY 10463

$1,750 - $2,300

Studio - 1 Bed

The Equestrian At Pelham Parkway

The Equestrian At Pelham Parkway

1680 Pelham Pkwy S,
Bronx, NY 10461

$1,850 - $2,900

Studio - 2 Beds

The Riverdale Tower

The Riverdale Tower

3745 Riverdale Ave,
The Bronx, NY 10463

$2,200 - $4,500

Studio - 2 Beds

Property Management Companies in New York, NY

Manhattan Realty Group
Manhattan Realty Group
  • 21

    Communities

  • 1,924

    Units

  • 2

    Cities

21 Communities in New York
Hawkins Way Capital
Hawkins Way Capital
  • 12

    Communities

  • 2,283

    Units

  • 6

    Cities

6 Communities in New York
UDR
UDR
  • 170

    Communities

  • 58,994

    Units

  • 85

    Cities

4 Communities in New York
Avanath Capital Management, LLC
Avanath Capital Management, LLC
  • 47

    Communities

  • 9,982

    Units

  • 33

    Cities

3 Communities in New York
LeFrak
LeFrak
  • 10

    Communities

  • 14,332

    Units

  • 6

    Cities

3 Communities in New York
Fairfield Properties
Fairfield Properties
  • 152

    Communities

  • 14,652

    Units

  • 71

    Cities

2 Communities in New York
Cammeby's
Cammeby's
  • 75

    Communities

  • 20,184

    Units

  • 52

    Cities

2 Communities in New York
AvalonBay
AvalonBay
  • 194

    Communities

  • 70,427

    Units

  • 134

    Cities

1 Community in New York

Learn More with Helpful Articles

How Much Should I Spend on Rent?

It's time to break down your budget and calculate costs.

When Is the Best Time to Move?

The pros and cons of moving during each season.

Moving Out of State: How to Start Your Apartment Search in a New State

Go the distance and find your new home.

9 Money Saving Tips for Relocating

Save money and start fresh using these tips and tricks.

Explore the Renterverse

Rental management, simplified

Our all-in-one suite of property manangement software makes the rental process easy. Screen tenants, manage payments, and more – all on Apartments.com

Start managing your rentals
United States New York New York Rental Trends

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.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

  • About Us
  • Advertise
  • Legal Notices
  • Privacy Notice
  • Avoid Scams
  • Accessibility
  • Blog
  • Sitemap
apartments.com
© 2026 CoStar Group, Inc. Equal Housing Opportunity

Equal Housing Opportunity

© 2026 CoStar Group, Inc.

Equal Housing Opportunity