Last updated October 8, 2026
Average Rent in New York (2026)
Average rent across New York is $2,750/mo as of October 2026, based on 2,173 units tracked daily across 36 cities and 252 apartment communities. Rents are down $536 (21.2%) compared to 30 days ago. Prices range from $609 to $12,600.
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Source: Average Rent (average-rent.com), October 2026. Average Rent. (October 2026). Average Rent in New York (2026). Retrieved from https://average-rent.com/state/new-york/rent-trends/ Source: <a href="https://average-rent.com/state/new-york/rent-trends/">Average Rent</a>, October 2026. Explore New York Cities
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New York Rent by City
Cities ranked by tracked inventory depth, biggest first. Prices are refreshed daily.
| City | Avg Rent | 30d Change | Units | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albany | $1,873 | +$37 | 882 | $609 |
| Brooklyn | $5,022 | +$1,159 | 302 | $1,000 |
| White Plains | $3,726 | +$220 | 129 | $2,322 |
| Yonkers | $3,273 | +$327 | 128 | $2,295 |
| Cohoes | $1,922 | +$102 | 83 | $895 |
| Rochester | $1,713 | -$5 | 72 | $950 |
| New York | $3,386 | +$1,035 | 71 | $1,000 |
| Schenectady | $1,931 | -$279 | 59 | $1,300 |
| New Rochelle | $3,225 | -$121 | 47 | $1,000 |
| Utica | $1,655 | -$379 | 47 | $613 |
| Westbury | $3,845 | +$18 | 47 | $2,850 |
| Syracuse | $1,809 | -$73 | 42 | $1,000 |
| Buffalo | $1,956 | -$233 | 34 | $1,239 |
| Rensselaer | $2,130 | -$49 | 30 | $1,702 |
| Rockville Centre | $3,890 | +$217 | 30 | $3,208 |
| Troy | $1,706 | +$3 | 22 | $1,175 |
| Island Park | $5,246 | +$103 | 21 | $4,471 |
| Mt Vernon | $3,088 | -$22 | 19 | $2,330 |
| Garden City | $5,480 | +$503 | 14 | $4,446 |
| Watervliet | $1,489 | +$74 | 13 | $1,100 |
Show 16 smaller New York cities
| City | Avg Rent | 30d Change | Units | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bronxville | $5,287 | -$772 | 10 | $4,161 |
| Mineola | $4,310 | -$116 | 8 | $3,790 |
| West Hempstead | $4,273 | +$444 | 8 | $3,475 |
| New Hartford | $1,220 | -- | 6 | $1,000 |
| New York Mills | $1,250 | -$75 | 6 | $1,100 |
| Uniondale | $3,357 | +$15 | 6 | $3,150 |
| Menands | $1,352 | -$218 | 5 | $1,069 |
| Green Island | $1,918 | -$96 | 4 | $1,725 |
| Hempstead | $3,496 | -$140 | 4 | $3,223 |
| Mattydale | $1,509 | +$179 | 4 | $1,295 |
| Mount Vernon | $2,644 | +$45 | 4 | $1,669 |
| Whitesboro | $948 | -- | 4 | $874 |
| Brewster | $3,427 | +$63 | 3 | $3,260 |
| Carle Place | $2,783 | -- | 3 | $2,740 |
| Latham | $1,962 | -- | 3 | $1,605 |
| Niskayuna | $1,602 | +$85 | 3 | $1,510 |
Which New York Cities Are Getting Cheaper?
30-day percent change in asking rent across New York cities. Green bars dropped, red bars rose. Showing the 15 biggest movers.
The Highest-Earning Apartment Buildings in New York
Across the 27 New York buildings we can estimate, rental revenue totals about $20M per month ($240M a year). Estimates come from each building's unit-level listing and leasing activity; click a building for the full methodology.
| Building | City | Est. Monthly Revenue | Est. Occupancy | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.Society Brooklyn at Degraw | Brooklyn, NY | $3.1M/mo | 94% | 402 |
| 2.Willoughby | Brooklyn, NY | $2.5M/mo | 99% | 476 |
| 3.Hudson Park South | Yonkers, NY | $2.2M/mo | 94% | 770 |
| 4.Eighty Nine DeKalb | Brooklyn, NY | $2.0M/mo | 99% | 324 |
| 5.Magnolia Dumbo | Brooklyn, NY | $1.8M/mo | 99% | 321 |
| 6.Sawyer Place | Yonkers, NY | $1.3M/mo | 98% | 438 |
| 7.One City Place Apartment Rentals | White Plains, NY | $1.2M/mo | 97% | 316 |
| 8.655 Union St Apartments | Brooklyn, NY | $1.2M/mo | 97% | 193 |
| 9.One Clinton Park | New Rochelle, NY | $1.1M/mo | 97% | 352 |
| 10.The Village at Bronxville | Bronxville, NY | $748K/mo | 91% | 110 |
Research estimates from listing activity, not operator financials.
Rent by Bedroom Type
Average rent in New York broken down by apartment size. Only bedroom buckets with 100+ tracked units are shown so every row is backed by meaningful sample size.
| Type | Avg Rent | From | Up To | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,742 | $609 | $7,290 | 299 |
| 1 Bedroom | $2,588 | $689 | $7,995 | 884 |
| 2 Bedroom | $2,881 | $802 | $12,600 | 836 |
| 3 Bedroom | $3,167 | $999 | $10,495 | 137 |
1 bedroom bucket hidden with fewer than 100 tracked units.
New York Rent Trend Over Time
Average rent trend across all tracked New York apartments.
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Open Interactive MapNew York Rent FAQ
What is the average rent in New York?
The average rent in New York is $2,750 per month as of October 2026, based on 2,173 units tracked across 36 cities.
Which New York city has the cheapest rent?
New Hartford has the lowest average rent in New York at $1,220 per month, with units starting from $1,000.
Are rents going up or down in New York?
Rents in New York have decreased by $536 (21.2%) over the last 30 days.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in New York?
The average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in New York is $2,588 per month, with 884 units available.
What is the most expensive city in New York?
Garden City is the most expensive city in New York with an average rent of $5,480 per month.
How many apartments are available in New York?
We track 2,173 individual units across 252 apartment communities in 36 New York cities. Prices are updated daily.
What is the average rent for a studio in New York?
The average studio apartment rent in New York is $2,742 per month.
How often are New York rent prices updated?
We refresh real asking prices every morning. All New York rent data is updated daily, giving you the most current pricing available.