Last updated August 24, 2026
Average Rent in New York (2026)
Average rent across New York is $2,778/mo as of August 2026, based on 1,961 units tracked daily across 35 cities and 243 apartment communities. Rents are down $786 (25.6%) compared to 30 days ago. Prices range from $609 to $12,995.
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Source: Average Rent (average-rent.com), August 2026. Average Rent. (August 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>, August 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 | $1,887 | -$1,084 | 737 | $609 |
| Brooklyn | $5,035 | -$295 | 223 | $733 |
| White Plains | $3,648 | +$446 | 146 | $750 |
| Yonkers | $3,111 | -$49 | 137 | $2,161 |
| Cohoes | $1,922 | +$32 | 88 | $895 |
| New Rochelle | $3,126 | +$217 | 73 | $1,000 |
| New York | $4,126 | +$432 | 72 | $1,050 |
| Rochester | $1,855 | +$6 | 62 | $1,000 |
| Schenectady | $1,897 | -$435 | 54 | $1,300 |
| Utica | $1,719 | -$4,785 | 40 | $613 |
| Syracuse | $1,851 | -$197 | 38 | $1,150 |
| Westbury | $3,852 | -$101 | 36 | $3,073 |
| Rensselaer | $2,209 | +$29 | 27 | $1,740 |
| Rockville Centre | $3,699 | -$562 | 27 | $3,215 |
| West Hempstead | $4,398 | -$12 | 27 | $2,984 |
| Buffalo | $1,848 | +$84 | 25 | $1,239 |
| Mt Vernon | $3,102 | -$195 | 24 | $2,409 |
| Island Park | $4,914 | -$253 | 17 | $3,310 |
| Troy | $2,188 | +$541 | 17 | $1,175 |
| Watervliet | $1,470 | -$390 | 12 | $990 |
Show 15 smaller New York cities
| City | Avg Rent | 30d Change | Units | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bronxville | $6,396 | -$1,621 | 10 | $4,430 |
| Niskayuna | $1,522 | -$46 | 9 | $1,295 |
| Garden City | $4,864 | -$181 | 8 | $3,435 |
| Mineola | $4,363 | -$37 | 7 | $3,862 |
| Brewster | $3,438 | +$136 | 6 | $3,019 |
| Mattydale | $1,372 | +$77 | 5 | $1,295 |
| Menands | $1,385 | +$395 | 5 | $1,069 |
| Uniondale | $3,320 | +$106 | 5 | $3,150 |
| Green Island | $1,854 | -$111 | 4 | $1,725 |
| New York Mills | $1,438 | +$188 | 4 | $1,300 |
| Whitesboro | $948 | -- | 4 | $874 |
| Bronx | $2,483 | -$2,517 | 3 | $2,250 |
| Carle Place | $2,783 | -- | 3 | $2,740 |
| Hempstead | $3,713 | -$134 | 3 | $3,381 |
| Latham | $1,962 | -- | 3 | $1,605 |
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 21 New York buildings we can estimate, rental revenue totals about $14M per month ($167M 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.Willoughby | Brooklyn, NY | $2.5M/mo | 98% | 476 |
| 2.Hudson Park South | Yonkers, NY | $2.1M/mo | 94% | 770 |
| 3.Magnolia Dumbo | Brooklyn, NY | $1.9M/mo | 99% | 321 |
| 4.Sawyer Place | Yonkers, NY | $1.3M/mo | 97% | 438 |
| 5.One City Place Apartment Rentals | White Plains, NY | $1.2M/mo | 98% | 316 |
| 6.One Clinton Park | New Rochelle, NY | $1.1M/mo | 96% | 352 |
| 7.The Village at Bronxville | Bronxville, NY | $863K/mo | 91% | 110 |
| 8.The Lofts at Saratoga Blvd | Albany, NY | $694K/mo | 98% | 278 |
| 9.Northside Village | Albany, NY | $429K/mo | 87% | 300 |
| 10.Hidden Creek Townhomes | Rochester, NY | $313K/mo | 97% | 227 |
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 | $2,382 | $609 | $5,000 | 216 |
| 1 Bedroom | $2,631 | $689 | $7,225 | 862 |
| 2 Bedroom | $2,956 | $802 | $12,995 | 729 |
| 3 Bedroom | $3,455 | $999 | $10,910 | 133 |
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.
Explore New York apartments on the map
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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 $2,778 per month as of August 2026, based on 1,961 units tracked across 35 cities.
Which New York city has the cheapest rent?
Mattydale has the lowest average rent in New York at $1,372 per month, with units starting from $1,295.
Are rents going up or down in New York?
Rents in New York have decreased by $786 (25.6%) 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 $2,631 per month, with 862 units available.
What is the most expensive city in New York?
Bronxville is the most expensive city in New York with an average rent of $6,396 per month.
How many apartments are available in New York?
We track 1,961 individual units across 243 apartment communities in 35 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 $2,382 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.