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Rental Market Trends in New York, NY

What is the average rent in New York, NY?

$4,032/month

Average Rent

591 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+2.7%

Increase in the Last Year

As of October 2025, the average rent in New York, NY is $4,032 per month. This is 147% higher than the national average rent price of $1,630/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 $3,269 per month for a studio, $4,032 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $5,483 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $6,977 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$3,269/month
437 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$4,032/month
591 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$5,483/month
796 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$6,977/month
973 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,791/month
330 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$4,054/month
442 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,714/month
819 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$7,373/month
1,611 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$3,865/month
151 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$5,454/month
156 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$5,674/month
149 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$4,070/month
75 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$3,474/month
385 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$4,337/month
650 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$5,372/month
1,075 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$8,627/month
977 Sq Ft

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

In the past year, rent has increased by 2.7%, which averages out to $108 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 October 2025
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in New York, NY
Last Updated October 2025
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
10% $1,501 - $2,000/month
84% Above $2,000/month

Rent by Neighborhood

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in New York?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Upper Manhattan
$2,671/month
611 Sq Ft
Washington Heights
$2,731/month
601 Sq Ft
Harlem
$3,115/month
722 Sq Ft
Northern Manhattan
$3,209/month
648 Sq Ft
Central Harlem
$3,243/month
794 Sq Ft
Alphabet City
$4,002/month
473 Sq Ft
Stuytown
$4,334/month
521 Sq Ft
Stuyvesant Town-Peter Cooper Village
$4,351/month
538 Sq Ft
Carnegie Hill
$4,600/month
689 Sq Ft
Gramercy Park
$4,650/month
553 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in New York?

Based on current rent prices, Central Park South, Empire State Building and Lincoln Square are the most expensive neighborhoods in New York.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Central Park South
$7,442/month
680 Sq Ft
Empire State Building
$7,199/month
623 Sq Ft
Lincoln Square
$7,068/month
778 Sq Ft
Koreatown
$6,813/month
622 Sq Ft
SoHo
$6,605/month
673 Sq Ft
The Royal Stuyvesant
$6,461/month
649 Sq Ft
Hell's Kitchen
$6,312/month
710 Sq Ft
Midtown West
$6,278/month
686 Sq Ft
Upper West Side
$6,184/month
719 Sq Ft
Lower West Side
$6,173/month
585 Sq Ft

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 West .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Midtown Manhattan
$5,780/month
663 Sq Ft
Downtown Manhattan
$5,388/month
621 Sq Ft
Midtown West
$6,278/month
686 Sq Ft
Midtown South
$5,419/month
594 Sq Ft
Upper West Side
$6,184/month
719 Sq Ft
Midtown East
$5,844/month
650 Sq Ft
Lower West Side
$6,173/month
585 Sq Ft
Upper East Side
$5,256/month
661 Sq Ft
Hell's Kitchen
$6,312/month
710 Sq Ft
Greenwich Village
$6,092/month
580 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 $4,032, you’ll want to make about $13,440 per month or $161,280 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 $3,269 - $6,977. You can expect to pay 17.8% more for groceries, 15.6% more for utilities, and 17.6% more for transportation.

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Apartment Averages

Upper Manhattan

New York, NY

Central Park South

New York, NY

Studio
$1,899/month
$4,101/month
One Bedroom
$2,029/month
$4,176/month
Two Bedroom
$2,507/month
$5,790/month
Three Bedroom
$2,797/month
$13,843/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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