Last updated May 25, 2026
Average Rent in New York (2026)
Average rent across New York is $2,367/mo as of May 2026, based on 439 units tracked daily across 17 cities and 57 apartment communities. Rents are down $1,643 (40.2%) compared to 30 days ago. Prices range from $1,000 to $8,474.
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New York Rent by City
Cities ranked by tracked inventory depth, biggest first. Prices come from our proprietary data sourcing, refreshed daily.
| City | Avg Rent | 30d Change | Units | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester | $1,837 | -$206 | 94 | $1,200 |
| Albany | $1,919 | +$36 | 65 | $1,325 |
| Brooklyn | $4,655 | -$631 | 63 | $1,000 |
| Rensselaer | $2,239 | +$86 | 42 | $1,694 |
| Syracuse | $1,698 | +$624 | 30 | $1,100 |
| Troy | $1,826 | -$102 | 29 | $1,175 |
| Cohoes | $1,939 | -$379 | 28 | $1,156 |
| Buffalo | $1,782 | +$25 | 19 | $1,125 |
| Yonkers | $2,868 | +$203 | 18 | $2,139 |
| Watervliet | $1,565 | +$294 | 14 | $1,100 |
| Schenectady | $1,568 | +$193 | 8 | $1,225 |
| Utica | $1,667 | -- | 6 | $1,104 |
| Mt Vernon | $3,171 | -$49 | 6 | $2,831 |
| Menands | $1,203 | -$100 | 3 | $1,069 |
| Latham | $1,898 | -- | 3 | $1,525 |
| Niskayuna | $1,405 | -$90 | 2 | $1,400 |
| Bronx | $5,000 | -- | 1 | $5,000 |
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Bedroom | $2,171 | $1,000 | $5,781 | 180 |
| 2 Bedroom | $2,284 | $1,100 | $8,474 | 144 |
2 bedroom buckets 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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What is the average rent in New York?
The average rent in New York is $2,367 per month as of May 2026, based on 439 units tracked across 17 cities.
Which New York city has the cheapest rent?
Bronx has the lowest average rent in New York at $5,000 per month, with units starting from $5,000.
Are rents going up or down in New York?
Rents in New York have decreased by $1,643 (40.2%) 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 $2,171 per month, with 180 units available.
What is the most expensive city in New York?
Rochester is the most expensive city in New York with an average rent of $1,837 per month.
How many apartments are available in New York?
We track 439 individual units across 57 apartment communities in 17 New York cities. Prices are updated daily.
What is the average rent for a studio in New York?
Studio data is currently being collected.
How often are New York rent prices updated?
Our proprietary data sourcing refreshes real asking prices every morning. All New York rent data is updated daily, giving you the most current pricing available.