The median asking rent across New York apartments in Q2 2026 is $2,275, 11th highest among the 51 states with data.
Here is that figure set against the national line:
Against the national rent trends median of $1,809, New York’s $2,275 figure runs 25.8% higher.
A quarter of tracked listings price at $1,705 or below, the state’s 25th percentile, while the top quarter starts at $3,600, the 75th percentile. The $2,275 median sits closer to the 25th percentile than to the 75th, a wider top half than bottom half.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 25th percentile | $1,705 |
| Median | $2,275 |
| 75th percentile | $3,600 |
| National median | $1,809 |
| New York rank (of 51 states) | 11th |
The full state rent trends page carries the current breakdown as it updates, and the national rent trends pillar sets New York’s $2,275 against every other state tracked. Search current New York listings to see what is priced near the $1,705 and $3,600 marks, and read how the data works for the method behind every figure in this report.
Based on real asking prices across tracked New York apartments, refreshed every morning.