Average rent in East Village, Manhattan
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| Beds | Budget (10th) | Median | High-end (90th) | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,795 | $3,300 | $5,100 | 514 |
| 1 Bedroom | $3,350 | $4,045 | $6,459 | 949 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $4,400 | $5,495 | $7,495 | 1,048 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $6,195 | $7,500 | $8,995 | 484 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $8,000 | $9,995 | $12,000 | 129 |
Apartments for rent in the East Village
The newest listings in the East Village from StreetEasy, NYBits, LeaseBreak and others. Each one opens on the site that posted it.
Features reported in listings
- Dishwasher
- Laundry in building
- Elevator
- Air conditioning
- In-unit laundry
- Doorman
- Private outdoor space
- Building gym
- Listings indicating some pets are allowed
Reported apartment size
- studio
- 1 bedroom
- 2 bedroom
Nearby subway routes
An MTA station is within 500 meters in a straight line of 2,229 of 3,107 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.
- L route
- F route
- 6 route
- 4 route
- 5 route
Weekday route data retrieved from the MTA Subway Stations dataset on October 1, 2026.
DHCR-listed buildings with tracked listings
134 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.
Showing the 5 linked buildings with the most listing history.
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 1, 2026.
East Village blocks combine older low-rise buildings with later residential construction. NYC Planning’s East Village and Lower East Side environmental review describes older, mostly masonry-faced low-rise buildings, including churches, alongside newer residential buildings with glass curtain walls. The study describes higher-density construction on selected major corridors and a lower- to mid-rise character across many midblocks.
That distinction is useful when comparing addresses. A side-street listing may be in an older masonry building, while a listing near a major avenue may be in a newer or taller residential property. Ask for the building’s construction type, elevator and entry details, current condition, and any building-specific rules. Review photographs and the exact address, since a neighborhood name does not tell you whether a unit is in a walk-up, a larger apartment building, or a mixed-use property.
The Landmarks Preservation Commission’s East Village and Lower East Side Historic District report documents another layer of the housing stock: old-law and new-law tenement buildings, apartment houses, and commercial and institutional buildings. Its designated district covers only specific blocks, so it should not be treated as a map of all East Village housing. For an individual address, use the Commission’s designation map to determine whether that building lies inside the district and consult city records for its current status.
Tompkins Square Park is a central open-space reference, with documented paths, plazas, playgrounds, and other facilities. St. Mark’s Place ends at Avenue A beside the park, according to a Department of Transportation description. The New York Public Library’s Ottendorfer branch at 135 Second Avenue is a designated landmark.
For an apartment search, use these sources as a checklist: locate the address relative to the park and major avenues, identify the building form, and verify its present condition and use. A historic facade or a newer exterior does not establish interior maintenance, accessibility, included services, or lease terms. Request those details for the individual unit before comparing it with another listing. The information here is a guide to the documented built environment, not a rating of any specific property.
Sources: NYC City Planning, East Village/Lower East Side Rezoning EIS, Chapter 9, NYC City Planning Commission, East Village/Lower East Side Historic District report, NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development, East 5th Street site overview, NYC Parks, Tompkins Square Park history, New York Public Library, Ottendorfer branch
A one-bedroom apartment in East Village is 19% below the Manhattan median for that apartment type.
Common questions
- What building types does NYC Planning describe in the East Village?
- The planning review describes older, mostly masonry low-rise buildings and newer residential buildings, with higher-density construction directed toward major corridors in the study area.
- Does the East Village historic district cover every block?
- No. The Landmarks Preservation Commission report and map apply to designated blocks only. Check the specific building address against the official map.
- Which apartment features are reported in East Village?
- Across East Village's 3,130 tracked listings, the most commonly reported features are: Dishwasher was reported in 2,065 of 3,130 tracked listings (66%). Laundry in building was reported in 1,700 of 3,130 tracked listings (54%). Elevator was reported in 1,526 of 3,130 tracked listings (49%). These counts include explicit affirmative reports; listings without a mention are unknown, not negative.
- Which subway routes are near listings in East Village?
- The nearest MTA station is within 500 meters in a straight line of 2,229 of 3,107 geocoded listings. The most commonly nearby weekday routes are L, F, 6, 4, 5. 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 East Village?
- The median asking rent for a studio apartment in East Village, Manhattan is $3,300 per month, based on 514 listings from public rental listings Leaseswap tracks on StreetEasy, NYBits, LeaseBreak and others over the last 6 months. Updated October 2026. That is 13% below the Manhattan median of $3,800 for the same apartment size.
- What is the median rent for a one-bedroom apartment in East Village?
- The median asking rent for a one-bedroom apartment in East Village, Manhattan is $4,045 per month, based on 949 listings from public rental listings Leaseswap tracks on StreetEasy, NYBits, LeaseBreak and others over the last 6 months. Updated October 2026. That is 19% below the Manhattan median of $4,985 for the same apartment size.
- What is the median rent for a two-bedroom apartment in East Village?
- The median asking rent for a two-bedroom apartment in East Village, Manhattan is $5,495 per month, based on 1,048 listings from public rental listings Leaseswap tracks on StreetEasy, NYBits, LeaseBreak and others over the last 6 months. Updated October 2026. That is 8% below the Manhattan median of $5,995 for the same apartment size.
- What is the median rent for a three-bedroom apartment in East Village?
- The median asking rent for a three-bedroom apartment in East Village, Manhattan is $7,500 per month, based on 484 listings from public rental listings Leaseswap tracks on StreetEasy, NYBits, LeaseBreak and others over the last 6 months. Updated October 2026. That is 2% below the Manhattan median of $7,636 for the same apartment size.
- What is the median rent for a four-bedroom apartment in East Village?
- The median asking rent for a four-bedroom apartment in East Village, Manhattan is $9,995 per month, based on 129 listings from public rental listings Leaseswap tracks on StreetEasy, NYBits, LeaseBreak and others over the last 6 months. Updated October 2026. That matches the Manhattan median for the same apartment size.
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