499 President Gowanus Apartments
499 President St,
Brooklyn, NY 11215
Studio - 2 Beds | $3,182 - $9,000
Rental Market Trends in New York, NY
What is the average rent in New York, NY?
$4,031/month
Average Rent
591 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+2.7%
Increase in the Last Year
As of August 2025, the average rent in New York, NY is $4,031 per month. This is 146% higher than the national average rent price of $1,638/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 $3,260 per month for a studio, $4,031 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $5,488 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $6,995 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in New York, NY?
In the past year, rent has increased by 2.7%, which averages out to $109 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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Rent Ranges in New York, NY
Last Updated August 2025
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
1%
Below $700/month
2%
$700 - $1,000/month
4%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
10%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
84%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
Last Updated Today
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in New York?
Based on current rent prices, Washington Heights, Upper Manhattan and Central Harlem are the most affordable neighborhoods in New York.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in New York?
Based on current rent prices, Central Park South, Lincoln Square and Hell's Kitchen are the most expensive neighborhoods in New York.
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Which New York neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in New York with the most apartments available are Midtown Manhattan, Downtown Manhattan and Midtown South .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in New York, NY?
Because the average rent in New York is $4,031, you’ll want to make about $13,436 per month or $161,232 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 131.5% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in New York is 402.8% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $3,260 - $6,995. You can expect to pay 17.8% more for groceries, 15.6% more for utilities, and 17.6% more for transportation.
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.
Studio
$1,944/month
$1,893/month
One Bedroom
$1,941/month
$2,025/month
Two Bedroom
$2,344/month
$2,499/month
Three Bedroom
$2,813/month
$2,779/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 June 2025.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.