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Last updated May 21, 2026

Average Rent in New York (2026)

Average rent across New York is $2,288/mo as of May 2026, based on 533 units tracked daily across 19 cities and 58 apartment communities. Rents are down $3,248 (58.6%) compared to 30 days ago. Prices range from $1,000 to $8,363.

$2,288
Avg Rent/mo
533
Units Tracked
19
Cities
-$3,248
30-Day Change

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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
Albany $1,869 -$3 124 $1,069
Rochester $1,816 -$126 87 $1,200
Brooklyn $4,583 -$833 63 $1,000
Syracuse $1,771 -$14 41 $1,100
Rensselaer $2,247 +$49 38 $1,694
Troy $1,887 -$130 36 $1,175
Cohoes $1,969 -$367 29 $1,156
Buffalo $1,739 -$120 25 $1,125
Yonkers $3,095 +$464 24 $2,355
Watervliet $1,565 +$395 14 $1,100
Schenectady $1,548 +$70 14 $1,225
Utica $1,667 -- 6 $1,104
Mt Vernon $3,291 +$71 6 $2,831
Niskayuna $1,481 -$14 5 $1,380
Mattydale $1,370 +$54 4 $1,295
Menands $1,203 -$100 3 $1,069
Latham $1,898 -- 3 $1,525
Mount Vernon $5,000 -- 1 $5,000
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 $2,195 $1,000 $5,781 221
2 Bedroom $2,121 $1,100 $7,544 177

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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New York Rent FAQ

What is the average rent in New York?

The average rent in New York is $2,288 per month as of May 2026, based on 533 units tracked across 19 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 $3,248 (58.6%) 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 $2,195 per month, with 221 units available.

What is the most expensive city in New York?

Albany is the most expensive city in New York with an average rent of $1,869 per month.

How many apartments are available in New York?

We track 533 individual units across 58 apartment communities in 19 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.

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