Average rent in Central Park South, Manhattan
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| Beds | Budget (10th) | Median | High-end (90th) | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,680 | $4,600 | $9,600 | 15 |
| 1 Bedroom | $4,580 | $7,800 | $15,000 | 25 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $8,200 | $15,000 | $36,500 | 35 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $15,978 | $22,998 | $44,400 | 12 |
Apartments for rent in Central Park South
The newest listings in Central Park South from StreetEasy, NYBits, LeaseBreak and others. Each one opens on the site that posted it.
Features reported in listings
- Elevator
- Doorman
- Laundry in building
- Dishwasher
- Building gym
- Air conditioning
- In-unit laundry
- Private outdoor space
Reported apartment size
- 2 bedroom
Nearby subway routes
An MTA station is within 500 meters in a straight line of 88 of 88 geocoded listings. These are the most commonly nearby weekday routes, based on each listing’s nearest station. Straight-line distance does not measure walking access.
- M route
- N route
- R route
- W route
- Q route
Weekday route data retrieved from the MTA Subway Stations dataset on October 6, 2026.
DHCR-listed buildings with tracked listings
2 indexable building pages have a listing address matched to the DHCR building registry. A building match does not confirm the status of any apartment in it.
Based on Leaseswap listings tracked during the last 6 months. Feature shares count explicit affirmative reports over all tracked listings; a missing detail is unknown, not a negative. Apartment size is based on listings that report square footage. Updated October 6, 2026.
Central Park South is a short corridor where an apartment search often turns on the exact building and orientation toward the park or avenue. City landmark records document individual apartment properties along the corridor rather than a single uniform housing type. The Landmarks Preservation Commission’s report on 240 Central Park South describes a complex apartment-house plan with varied unit layouts, terraces, and storefronts. A separate City Record entry identifies 222 Central Park South as an artists’ cooperative housing building. These are specific examples, not evidence that every building on the corridor has the same ownership, plan, or services.
Ask for the precise building address and unit plan. Confirm whether the unit is in a cooperative, condominium, or rental property and have the listing contact explain the application and lease process in writing. Review room dimensions, window direction, park exposure, kitchen and bath placement, storage, floor level, and elevator arrangements. If the listing highlights a view, inspect it from the actual apartment; an upper-floor or park-facing description alone does not establish what the windows look onto.
The corridor includes high-rise residential buildings and street-level commercial frontage, but the specific building determines what services are present. Verify how the entrance is reached, whether there is a staffed desk, how packages are handled, and whether laundry, fitness space, or other amenities are included for the unit. Ask about renovation work, window condition, heating and cooling, and any building policies that affect move-in or deliveries.
Historic designation applies to particular buildings, not automatically to every Central Park South address. If a listing mentions a landmark, check the address in the LPC map and review the building-specific record. A designation can explain exterior features but cannot confirm apartment condition or current availability. Walk the block, check access to the building entrance, and compare notes by address. The official records provide useful examples of apartment-house design and individual property status; a unit visit and written building details are necessary to decide whether a specific home works for you.
Sources: NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission, 240 Central Park South Apartments report, NYC City Record, LPC hearing record for 222 Central Park South, NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission, map guidance
A one-bedroom apartment in Central Park South is 56% above the Manhattan median for that apartment type.
Common questions
- What apartment types appear on Central Park South?
- City landmark records document specific apartment buildings, including a cooperative at 222 Central Park South and a complex apartment-house plan at 240 Central Park South. Verify the ownership and building type for the exact listing.
- How can I verify a claimed Central Park view?
- Visit the actual unit and inspect the view through its windows. Confirm the floor plan and window direction; a building address or neighborhood label does not establish what a particular apartment overlooks.
- Which apartment features are reported in Central Park South?
- Across Central Park South's 88 tracked listings, the most commonly reported features are: Elevator was reported in 85 of 88 tracked listings (97%). Doorman was reported in 84 of 88 tracked listings (95%). Laundry in building was reported in 75 of 88 tracked listings (85%). These counts include explicit affirmative reports; listings without a mention are unknown, not negative.
- Which subway routes are near listings in Central Park South?
- The nearest MTA station is within 500 meters in a straight line of 88 of 88 geocoded listings. The most commonly nearby weekday routes are M, N, R, W, Q. This is geographic proximity, not a walking-access or current-service guarantee. Source: MTA Subway Stations dataset.
- What is the median rent for a studio apartment in Central Park South?
- The median asking rent for a studio apartment in Central Park South, Manhattan is $4,600 per month, based on 15 listings from public rental listings Leaseswap tracks on StreetEasy, NYBits, LeaseBreak and others over the last 6 months. Updated October 2026. That is 21% above the Manhattan median of $3,800 for the same apartment size.
- What is the median rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Central Park South?
- The median asking rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Central Park South, Manhattan is $7,800 per month, based on 25 listings from public rental listings Leaseswap tracks on StreetEasy, NYBits, LeaseBreak and others over the last 6 months. Updated October 2026. That is 56% above the Manhattan median of $4,990 for the same apartment size.
- What is the median rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Central Park South?
- The median asking rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Central Park South, Manhattan is $15,000 per month, based on 35 listings from public rental listings Leaseswap tracks on StreetEasy, NYBits, LeaseBreak and others over the last 6 months. Updated October 2026. That is 150% above the Manhattan median of $5,995 for the same apartment size.
- What is the median rent for a three-bedroom apartment in Central Park South?
- The median asking rent for a three-bedroom apartment in Central Park South, Manhattan is $22,998 per month, based on 12 listings from public rental listings Leaseswap tracks on StreetEasy, NYBits, LeaseBreak and others over the last 6 months. Updated October 2026. That is 201% above the Manhattan median of $7,650 for the same apartment size.
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