Average rent in Financial District, Manhattan
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| Beds | Budget (10th) | Median | High-end (90th) | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,595 | $4,326 | $4,889 | 1,336 |
| 1 Bedroom | $4,702 | $5,676 | $6,767 | 990 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $6,406 | $8,554 | $10,181 | 487 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $6,995 | $10,837 | $18,076 | 121 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $8,070 | $13,600 | $27,700 | 12 |
Apartments for rent in the Financial District
The newest listings in the Financial District from StreetEasy, NYBits, LeaseBreak and others. Each one opens on the site that posted it.
Features reported in listings
- Elevator
- Building gym
- Dishwasher
- Laundry in building
- Doorman
- In-unit laundry
- Air conditioning
- Private outdoor space
- Listings indicating some pets are allowed
Reported apartment size
- studio
- 1 bedroom
- 2 bedroom
- 3 bedroom
Nearby subway routes
An MTA station is within 500 meters in a straight line of 2,936 of 2,936 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.
- 2 route
- 3 route
- J route
- Z route
- 1 route
Weekday route data retrieved from the MTA Subway Stations dataset on October 1, 2026.
DHCR-listed buildings with tracked listings
17 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.
The Financial District combines a dense office core with an expanding set of residential buildings. A City Planning environmental review describes the district as historically centered on high-density office and commercial uses. A separate citywide resilience report describes Southern Manhattan’s housing as mostly multi-story, ranging from walk-up buildings to high-rise towers.
The shift is visible at particular addresses. The New York City Comptroller’s 2025 review of office-to-residential conversions records completed, ongoing, and potential projects in the Financial District, including 25 Water Street, 55 Broad Street, and 111 Wall Street. Conversion status can change as building work and approvals advance. Before comparing a listing in a converted building, check whether the work is complete, confirm the unit’s current lawful use, and ask what services and shared spaces are actually open. The neighborhood label alone does not answer those questions.
For a lower-scale point of comparison, Bowling Green sits at Broadway’s southern end. The Municipal Archives traces its formal establishment as a public park to 1733, and the compact square contrasts with the tall commercial blocks around it. Federal Hall National Memorial at 26 Wall Street occupies another landmark site. The National Park Service describes its current building as completed in 1842 and documents its earlier use as the United States Customs House and later Sub-Treasury. Stone Street adds a short historic commercial lane, with individual facades documented in the Landmarks Preservation Commission report for its designated district.
For an apartment search, compare the exact building and not only the district name. In a traditional apartment building, ask about the entrance, elevator, and building services. In a converted office property, verify occupancy, construction status, available facilities, and lease details for the specific unit. Check how the address sits relative to the commercial core and the named public spaces, then confirm all listing details directly with the property contact. These checks help distinguish current housing from an announced or incomplete project.
Sources: NYC City Planning, 250 Water Street FEIS, Chapter 16: Neighborhood Character, NYC City Planning, A Stronger, More Resilient New York, Southern Manhattan, NYC Comptroller, Office-to-Residential Conversions in NYC, National Park Service, Federal Hall National Memorial, NYC Municipal Archives, park history collection, NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission, Stone Street Historic District report
A one-bedroom apartment in Financial District is 14% above the Manhattan median for that apartment type.
Common questions
- What should I verify in a Financial District conversion building?
- Check the specific address for current lawful use, completion status, open facilities, building services, and lease terms. Conversion plans and work status can change.
- What kinds of residential buildings are described in Southern Manhattan?
- The City’s resilience report describes multi-story housing that ranges from walk-up buildings to high-rise towers. The Financial District also has former office properties converting at specific addresses.
- Which apartment features are reported in Financial District?
- Across Financial District's 2,955 tracked listings, the most commonly reported features are: Elevator was reported in 2,856 of 2,955 tracked listings (97%). Building gym was reported in 2,587 of 2,955 tracked listings (88%). Dishwasher was reported in 2,370 of 2,955 tracked listings (80%). These counts include explicit affirmative reports; listings without a mention are unknown, not negative.
- Which subway routes are near listings in Financial District?
- The nearest MTA station is within 500 meters in a straight line of 2,936 of 2,936 geocoded listings. The most commonly nearby weekday routes are 2, 3, J, Z, 1. 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 Financial District?
- The median asking rent for a studio apartment in Financial District, Manhattan is $4,326 per month, based on 1,336 listings from public rental listings Leaseswap tracks on StreetEasy, NYBits, LeaseBreak and others over the last 6 months. Updated October 2026. That is 14% above the Manhattan median of $3,800 for the same apartment size.
- What is the median rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Financial District?
- The median asking rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Financial District, Manhattan is $5,676 per month, based on 990 listings from public rental listings Leaseswap tracks on StreetEasy, NYBits, LeaseBreak and others over the last 6 months. Updated October 2026. That is 14% above the Manhattan median of $4,985 for the same apartment size.
- What is the median rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Financial District?
- The median asking rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Financial District, Manhattan is $8,554 per month, based on 487 listings from public rental listings Leaseswap tracks on StreetEasy, NYBits, LeaseBreak and others over the last 6 months. Updated October 2026. That is 43% above the Manhattan median of $5,995 for the same apartment size.
- What is the median rent for a three-bedroom apartment in Financial District?
- The median asking rent for a three-bedroom apartment in Financial District, Manhattan is $10,837 per month, based on 121 listings from public rental listings Leaseswap tracks on StreetEasy, NYBits, LeaseBreak and others over the last 6 months. Updated October 2026. That is 42% above the Manhattan median of $7,636 for the same apartment size.
- What is the median rent for a four-bedroom apartment in Financial District?
- The median asking rent for a four-bedroom apartment in Financial District, Manhattan is $13,600 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 36% above the Manhattan median of $9,995 for the same apartment size.
- How do I find apartments in Financial District?
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