What's the average rent in New York, NY?

Rental Market Trends in New York, NY

SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of May 2026, the average rent in New York, NY is $3,650 per month, which is 89% higher than the national average rent of $1,930 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$3,650

1.1%$40 increase month-over-month

4.3%$150 increase year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

16,454

APARTMENTS

$3,895

HOUSES

$3,400

TOWNHOUSES

$3,100

As of May 2026, townhomes are the most affordable rental option in New York, NY at $3,100 per month, while apartments are the most expensive at $3,895 per month. Houses average $3,400 per month, offering a mid-range alternative for renters.

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$3,695
2 Bedrooms	$3,700
3 Bedrooms	$3,600
4 Bedrooms	$4,000
All	$3,650

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in New York, NY is $3,695 per month, followed by $3,700 for a 2 bedroom rental, $3,600 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $4,000 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,000
2 Bedrooms	$2,700
3 Bedrooms	$3,424
4 Bedrooms	$4,077
All	$3,100

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom townhome in New York, NY is $2,000 per month, followed by $2,700 for a 2 bedroom townhome, $3,424 for a 3 bedroom townhome, and $4,077 for a 4 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$3,750
2 Bedrooms	$3,800
3 Bedrooms	$3,600
4 Bedrooms	$3,900
All	$3,695

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in New York, NY is $3,750 per month, followed by $3,800 for a 2 bedroom apartment, $3,600 for a 3 bedroom apartment, and $3,900 for a 4 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,800
2 Bedrooms	$2,700
3 Bedrooms	$3,550
4 Bedrooms	$4,300
All	$3,400

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom house in New York, NY is $1,800 per month, followed by $2,700 for a 2 bedroom house, $3,550 for a 3 bedroom house, and $4,300 for a 4 bedroom house.