How Much Does It Cost to Rent in NYC?

Real-time rent data across 197 NYC neighborhoods. Updated weekly from market listings.

Rent by Borough

Staten Island

$1,955/mo

Median 1BR · 5 neighborhoods

Bronx

$2,059/mo

Median 1BR · 34 neighborhoods

Queens

$2,399/mo

Median 1BR · 51 neighborhoods

Brooklyn

$2,900/mo

Median 1BR · 53 neighborhoods

Manhattan

$4,393/mo

Median 1BR · 54 neighborhoods

Most Affordable Neighborhoods

1.Bay TerraceQueens$1,5002.FlatlandsBrooklyn$1,6103.MelroseBronx$1,6504.NorwoodBronx$1,6755.Morris HeightsBronx$1,7006.Westchester SquareBronx$1,7507.WakefieldBronx$1,7648.BronxwoodBronx$1,782.59.New SpringvilleStaten Island$1,80010.South Richmond HillQueens$1,825

Most Expensive Neighborhoods

1.Hudson SquareManhattan$7,4502.TribecaManhattan$6,9003.West ChelseaManhattan$5,872.54.FlatironManhattan$5,7685.NohoManhattan$5,647.56.NoMadManhattan$5,5817.Hudson YardsManhattan$5,5558.SohoManhattan$5,4959.Fulton/SeaportManhattan$5,452.510.DUMBOBrooklyn$5,282

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most expensive neighborhood in NYC?
Hudson Square in Manhattan currently has the highest median one-bedroom rent in New York City at $7,450 per month, based on active listings tracked by Leaseswap.
What is the cheapest neighborhood in NYC?
Bay Terrace in Queens has the lowest median one-bedroom rent in NYC at $1,500 per month. Leaseswap tracks rent data across 197 neighborhoods citywide.
Which NYC borough has the most expensive rent?
Manhattan has the highest median one-bedroom rent of any NYC borough at $4,393 per month, across 54 neighborhoods.
Which NYC borough has the cheapest rent?
Staten Island is the most affordable NYC borough with a median one-bedroom rent of $1,955 per month, across 5 neighborhoods.
How much does a 1-bedroom apartment cost in NYC?
The citywide median one-bedroom rent in NYC is approximately $2,399 per month. However, prices range from $1,955 in Staten Island to $4,393 in Manhattan, depending on borough and neighborhood.
How often is this rent data updated?
Leaseswap updates rent data weekly by analyzing active listings from StreetEasy, RentHop, and Craigslist. Median rents are calculated from current market listings, not asking prices from months ago.