Average rent in Fulton/Seaport, Manhattan
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| Beds | Budget (10th) | Median | High-end (90th) | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,523 | $4,508 | $5,718 | 140 |
| 1 Bedroom | $4,000 | $5,380 | $10,190 | 73 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $4,700 | $6,600 | $15,715 | 91 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $6,710 | $8,500 | $14,975 | 42 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $7,990 | $9,398 | $13,140 | 14 |
Apartments for rent in Fulton/Seaport
The newest listings in Fulton/Seaport from StreetEasy, NYBits, LeaseBreak and others. Each one opens on the site that posted it.
Features reported in listings
- Elevator
- Laundry in building
- Doorman
- Dishwasher
- Building gym
- Air conditioning
- Private outdoor space
- In-unit laundry
Reported apartment size
- studio
- 1 bedroom
- 2 bedroom
Nearby subway routes
An MTA station is within 500 meters in a straight line of 351 of 357 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
- A route
Weekday route data retrieved from the MTA Subway Stations dataset on October 6, 2026.
DHCR-listed buildings with tracked listings
6 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 6, 2026.
Fulton Street and the South Street Seaport sit within a downtown mix of office towers, residential buildings, historic commercial blocks, and waterfront uses. City Planning’s environmental review for 250 Water Street describes the Seaport area as containing smaller, often historic buildings, with some four- to six-story properties north of Fulton Street and east of Water Street containing residential or residential-over-commercial uses. The same study area includes larger office and residential buildings nearby. Its mapped geography is specific, so confirm the address rather than assuming every “Fulton/Seaport” listing has the same context.
For a home in a mixed-use or older commercial building, ask for the exact legal use and a floor plan for the unit. Check whether the entrance is separate from street-level business space, whether bedrooms have exterior windows, how ventilation works, and where the kitchen and bathroom sit. Inspect the unit, shared halls, elevators or stairs, laundry, package arrangements, and any systems serving the home. If a listing is in a converted building, request written confirmation that conversion work is complete and ask which services are operating.
The Landmarks Preservation Commission describes the South Street Seaport Historic District as a defined collection of early commercial buildings, including counting houses. That district does not describe every nearby apartment building or guarantee residential use. Check the exact address in the official landmark map if a listing mentions designation. A historic facade cannot establish the interior condition, approved unit layout, or current building services.
Fulton Street is a useful cross-street reference, but small changes in location can put a home near very different frontage and building forms. Walk from the precise entrance to your regular destinations, note ground-floor uses and construction activity, and look at the unit at a time when light and noise matter to you. Ask about windows, heating and cooling, appliances, repairs, and included utilities in writing. The planning and landmark records help explain the setting; unit-specific documentation and an in-person check should guide the comparison.
Sources: NYC Department of City Planning, 250 Water Street FEIS land-use chapter, NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission, South Street Seaport Historic District, NYC Department of City Planning, CEQR project record, NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission, Manhattan district maps
A one-bedroom apartment in Fulton/Seaport is 8% above the Manhattan median for that apartment type.
Common questions
- What apartment types might appear near Fulton Street and the Seaport?
- City Planning describes smaller mixed residential and commercial buildings as well as larger residential and office buildings in its downtown study area. The exact mix depends on the address; inspect the specific unit and confirm its legal use.
- What should I verify in an older Seaport building?
- Confirm the unit’s approved use, inspect windows and ventilation, and review the actual floor plan. Ask about building systems, access, shared services, and any conversion work directly with the listing contact.
- Which apartment features are reported in Fulton/Seaport?
- Across Fulton/Seaport's 360 tracked listings, the most commonly reported features are: Elevator was reported in 350 of 360 tracked listings (97%). Laundry in building was reported in 326 of 360 tracked listings (91%). Doorman was reported in 314 of 360 tracked listings (87%). These counts include explicit affirmative reports; listings without a mention are unknown, not negative.
- Which subway routes are near listings in Fulton/Seaport?
- The nearest MTA station is within 500 meters in a straight line of 351 of 357 geocoded listings. The most commonly nearby weekday routes are 2, 3, J, Z, A. 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 Fulton/Seaport?
- The median asking rent for a studio apartment in Fulton/Seaport, Manhattan is $4,508 per month, based on 140 listings from public rental listings Leaseswap tracks on StreetEasy, NYBits, LeaseBreak and others over the last 6 months. Updated October 2026. That is 19% above the Manhattan median of $3,800 for the same apartment size.
- What is the median rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Fulton/Seaport?
- The median asking rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Fulton/Seaport, Manhattan is $5,380 per month, based on 73 listings from public rental listings Leaseswap tracks on StreetEasy, NYBits, LeaseBreak and others over the last 6 months. Updated October 2026. That is 8% above the Manhattan median of $4,985 for the same apartment size.
- What is the median rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Fulton/Seaport?
- The median asking rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Fulton/Seaport, Manhattan is $6,600 per month, based on 91 listings from public rental listings Leaseswap tracks on StreetEasy, NYBits, LeaseBreak and others over the last 6 months. Updated October 2026. That is 10% above the Manhattan median of $5,995 for the same apartment size.
- What is the median rent for a three-bedroom apartment in Fulton/Seaport?
- The median asking rent for a three-bedroom apartment in Fulton/Seaport, Manhattan is $8,500 per month, based on 42 listings from public rental listings Leaseswap tracks on StreetEasy, NYBits, LeaseBreak and others over the last 6 months. Updated October 2026. That is 11% above the Manhattan median of $7,650 for the same apartment size.
- What is the median rent for a four-bedroom apartment in Fulton/Seaport?
- The median asking rent for a four-bedroom apartment in Fulton/Seaport, Manhattan is $9,398 per month, based on 14 listings from public rental listings Leaseswap tracks on StreetEasy, NYBits, LeaseBreak and others over the last 6 months. Updated October 2026. That is 6% below the Manhattan median of $9,995 for the same apartment size.
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