Average Rent in New York, NY

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Current Versus Historical NYC Rents

New York rentals average $3,421 for a studio rental to $7,795 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $4,200, or roughly $7 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in December 2024, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $100 (3.03%) year-over-year from $3,300 to $3,400. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $85 (2.09%) year-over-year from $4,041 to $4,125. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $212 (-3.98%) year-over-year from $5,312 to $5,100. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $735 (-11.80%) year-over-year from $6,230 to $5,495. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $633 (8.60%) year-over-year from $7,362 to $7,995. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.
Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone up by 0.05% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.12% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 3.00% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 5.72% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.05% this month.
Beds
Price / Sqft
Dec 2024 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio $7.51 $3,400 $3,300 (3.03%) $2,633 (29.11%)
1 BR $6.63 $4,125 $4,041 (2.09%) $3,399 (21.37%)
2 BR $6.41 $5,100 $5,312 (-3.98%) $4,263 (19.62%)
3 BR $5.44 $5,495 $6,230 (-11.80%) $4,850 (13.30%)
4+ BR $5.95 $7,995 $7,362 (8.60%) $6,333 (26.24%)

Historical Rents in New York, NY

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Top Cities Near New York

There are a total of 17 cities nearby New York. The average rent in New York is currently $3,500 per month. A total of 11 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Bridgeport, CT, with an average rent of $2,150, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near New York, NY is Spring Lake, NJ. Monthly rents here are on average $10,000 per month.

Let's compare New York, NY's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in New York, NY is 53.60% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 41.99% more expensive. Two bedrooms in New York, NY are about 35.00% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 24.07% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 17 total cities near New York, NY in the following chart.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
West Babylon, NY $2,970 $2,425 $2,895 $2,495
Asbury Park, NJ $1,750 $2,200 $2,800 $2,750
Yonkers, NY $1,600 $2,200 $2,700 $2,950
Ocean Grove, NJ N/A $3,050 $2,795 $3,200
Long Beach, NY $1,925 $2,595 $3,250 $3,500
White Plains, NY $2,250 $2,625 $3,600 $3,500
Long Branch, NJ N/A $3,000 $3,700 $3,800
Belmar, NJ N/A $2,600 $11,500 $3,925
Harrison, NY $2,775 $3,020 $4,200 $4,358
New Rochelle, NY $1,990 $2,800 $4,619 $4,409

Top Neighborhoods Near New York

There are a total of 57 neighborhoods in or near New York. Some of these neighborhoods include Flatbush, East Harlem, and Bedford-Stuyvesant. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 57 total neighborhoods in or near New York, NY in the following chart.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near New York, NY is currently around $4,300 per month. A total of 26 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only four neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $4,300. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than New York's average rent, which is only $4,200. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near New York, East Side has the most affordable average rent at $2,250 per month. Whereas, at $12,250 average rent per month, SoHo is the most expensive neighborhood in or near New York. View the following chart for more information.
Neighborhood Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Flatbush, New York, NY $2,631 $2,723 $3,112 $2,916
East Harlem, New York, NY $3,600 $2,919 $3,098 $3,200
Bedford-Stuyvesant, New York, NY $2,400 $2,995 $3,100 $3,200
Bushwick, New York, NY $2,795 $2,765 $3,300 $3,300
Central Harlem, New York, NY $2,618 $2,900 $3,300 $3,300
Harlem, New York, NY $2,741 $2,850 $3,150 $3,350
Crown Heights, New York, NY $2,657 $2,913 $4,000 $3,425
West Harlem, New York, NY $2,400 $2,800 $3,000 $3,434
Murray Hill, New York, NY $3,400 $4,137 $6,300 $3,895
Long Island City, New York, NY $3,200 $3,800 $5,790 $3,970
Upper East Side, New York, NY $3,300 $3,973 $5,188 $3,999
Hell's Kitchen, New York, NY $3,440 $4,049 $5,000 $4,100
Financial District, New York, NY $3,471 $4,448 $6,248 $4,225
Prospect Heights, New York, NY $3,561 $4,415 $4,995 $4,298
Downtown Brooklyn, New York, NY $3,400 $4,145 $5,700 $4,301
NoLita, New York, NY N/A $3,900 $5,495 $4,495
East Village, New York, NY $2,995 $3,895 $4,495 $4,495
Kips Bay, New York, NY $3,668 $4,193 $5,555 $4,495
Midtown East, New York, NY $3,325 $4,350 $6,075 $4,500
Hudson Yards, New York, NY $3,490 $4,450 $6,500 $4,620
Williamsburg, New York, NY $3,859 $4,600 $4,950 $4,676
Lower East Side, New York, NY $3,195 $4,950 $4,750 $4,750
Little Italy, New York, NY $3,250 $4,500 $4,400 $4,925
West Village, New York, NY $3,900 $4,950 $6,600 $4,950
Upper West Side, New York, NY $3,250 $4,477 $7,000 $4,950
Greenwich Village, New York, NY $4,000 $5,848 $7,100 $5,125
Midtown, New York, NY $3,655 $4,331 $6,600 $5,200
Gramercy Park, New York, NY $3,750 $5,533 $4,995 $5,392
Chelsea, New York, NY $3,735 $5,499 $7,510 $5,395
NoMad, New York, NY $4,217 $5,704 $8,220 $5,739

Top Counties Near New York

There are a total of 57 counties located by New York, NY. Some of these counties include Yonkers, NY, Bronx, New York, NY, and Queens, New York, NY. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $3,500. That's roughly around $3 per sqft. A total of 25 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Bridgeport, CT. It's average rent per month is $2,150. Vice versa, with an average rent of $10,000, Spring Lake, NJ is the most expensive county by New York, NY.

Typically, rent for studios in New York, NY is 50.45% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in New York, NY is 39.00% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in New York, NY is 37.60% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the chart below.
County Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Yonkers, NY $1,600 $2,200 $2,700 $2,950
Bronx, New York, NY $2,041 $2,575 $3,035 $3,009
Queens, New York, NY $2,850 $2,765 $3,460 $3,201
Long Beach, NY $1,925 $2,595 $3,250 $3,500
Hempstead, NY $2,000 $2,500 $3,030 $3,500
Brooklyn, New York, NY $3,400 $3,650 $4,200 $3,850
Oyster Bay, NY N/A $2,735 $3,500 $4,000
New Rochelle, NY $1,990 $2,800 $4,619 $4,409
Manhattan, New York, NY $3,450 $4,375 $5,697 $4,476
North Hempstead, NY $2,150 $2,675 $4,000 $4,500

Top Zipcodes Near New York

There are a total of 6 zipcodes in or near New York, NY. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,444. A total of 4 zipcodes have a average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 10035, New York, NY at $2,850 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $4,925 per month is 10023, New York, NY.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $3,011. That's at least $6 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near New York, NY is $3,475 per month. Or in other words, $5 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $4,381 per month. Which comes out to $5 per sqft. The following chart includes the top 6 zipcodes in New York, NY. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.
Zipcode Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
10128, New York, NY $3,350 $4,000 $5,363 $3,898
10023, New York, NY $3,375 $4,950 $8,295 $4,925
11375, New York, NY $2,673 $2,950 $3,000 $2,986
10035, New York, NY $2,250 $2,520 $3,188 $2,850
10280, New York, NY $3,868 $4,438 $6,437 $4,566
10463, New York, NY $2,575 $2,665 $3,400 $2,990

Frequently Asked Questions - New York Average Rents

What is the average rent price in New York, NY?
The average monthly rental price for New York, NY apartments for rent is approximately $4,200. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.
Do New York, NY rent prices drop in winter?
Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in New York, NY.
How much is a studio apartment in New York, NY?
The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $3,421 and an average price per square feet of $7.51. There are a total of 4,243 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in New York.
How much is a one bedroom apartment in New York, NY?
The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $4,180 and an average price per square feet of $6.63. There are a total of 7,192 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in New York.
How much is a two bedroom apartment in New York, NY?
The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $5,000 and an average price per square feet of $6.41. There are a total of 5,674 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in New York.
How have rent prices in New York, NY changed this year?
Rent prices for rentals in New York, NY can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.03%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.02%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.04%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.12% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in New York, NY?
A reasonable rent price in New York, NY is around $3,360/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.
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