Average rent in Murray Hill, Manhattan
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| Beds | Budget (10th) | Median | High-end (90th) | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,850 | $3,650 | $4,870 | 515 |
| 1 Bedroom | $3,975 | $5,350 | $6,573 | 715 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $4,795 | $6,800 | $9,950 | 331 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $7,200 | $9,145 | $15,100 | 90 |
Apartments for rent in Murray Hill
The newest listings in Murray Hill 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
- 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 1,228 of 1,674 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.
- 6 route
- 7 route
- S 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
41 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.
Murray Hill has a compact historic district with a specific building mix, but that district is only one part of the broader neighborhood. The Landmarks Preservation Commission describes two groups between Park and Lexington Avenues and East 35th and East 38th Streets. They contain row houses, a small number of apartment buildings, an architectural office, and a church. City Planning describes the district as primarily pre-Civil War row houses with later apartment buildings. Check the official map for an address; the designation boundary does not define every Murray Hill block.
For an apartment search, compare the building form as well as the street. A row house converted into multiple units can have different entry, stairs, and shared-space arrangements from a purpose-built apartment building. The historic report documents specific buildings, not the current layout or condition of an available unit. Ask whether the listing is for a full apartment or part of a subdivided house, confirm floor and access details, and check building-specific lease rules and included services directly.
The Morgan Library & Museum provides a nearby example of a building that changed use over time. The institution began as Pierpont Morgan’s private library, designed by Charles McKim and completed in 1906. The Morgan’s campus grew with an annex, garden court, former residence, and later glass-and-steel pavilions. This complex sits beside the row-house district and offers a distinct architectural setting; it should not be mistaken for an apartment-building example.
St. Vartan Park offers a public-space reference between First and Second Avenues and East 35th and East 36th Streets. The park includes a garden, playground, athletic field, courts, picnic tables, and a Little Free Library. Because it sits near the edge of Murray Hill and Kips Bay, use it as a nearby landmark rather than as a boundary marker.
When comparing listings, check the address against the historic-district map, identify whether the building is a row house or apartment building, then verify the individual unit’s condition, entry, and services. These documented housing forms help orient a search; they do not establish the present use or terms of any specific apartment.
Sources: NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission, Murray Hill Historic District designation report, NYC City Planning, East Midtown FEIS, historic resources, The Morgan Library & Museum, history and campus, St. Vartan Park Conservancy, park overview
A one-bedroom apartment in Murray Hill is 7% above the Manhattan median for that apartment type.
Common questions
- What housing types are inside the Murray Hill Historic District?
- The LPC designation describes two groups with row houses, a few apartment buildings, an architectural office, and a church. The mapped district covers only a portion of Murray Hill.
- What should I verify in a converted row house?
- Ask whether the listing is a complete unit or part of a subdivided house, and confirm the floor, entry, shared areas, current condition, and building rules directly.
- Which apartment features are reported in Murray Hill?
- Across Murray Hill's 1,679 tracked listings, the most commonly reported features are: Elevator was reported in 1,512 of 1,679 tracked listings (90%). Laundry in building was reported in 1,345 of 1,679 tracked listings (80%). Doorman was reported in 1,197 of 1,679 tracked listings (71%). These counts include explicit affirmative reports; listings without a mention are unknown, not negative.
- Which subway routes are near listings in Murray Hill?
- The nearest MTA station is within 500 meters in a straight line of 1,228 of 1,674 geocoded listings. The most commonly nearby weekday routes are 6, 7, S, 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 Murray Hill?
- The median asking rent for a studio apartment in Murray Hill, Manhattan is $3,650 per month, based on 515 listings from public rental listings Leaseswap tracks on StreetEasy, NYBits, LeaseBreak and others over the last 6 months. Updated October 2026. That is 4% below the Manhattan median of $3,800 for the same apartment size.
- What is the median rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Murray Hill?
- The median asking rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Murray Hill, Manhattan is $5,350 per month, based on 715 listings from public rental listings Leaseswap tracks on StreetEasy, NYBits, LeaseBreak and others over the last 6 months. Updated October 2026. That is 7% above the Manhattan median of $4,985 for the same apartment size.
- What is the median rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Murray Hill?
- The median asking rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Murray Hill, Manhattan is $6,800 per month, based on 331 listings from public rental listings Leaseswap tracks on StreetEasy, NYBits, LeaseBreak and others over the last 6 months. Updated October 2026. That is 13% above the Manhattan median of $5,995 for the same apartment size.
- What is the median rent for a three-bedroom apartment in Murray Hill?
- The median asking rent for a three-bedroom apartment in Murray Hill, Manhattan is $9,145 per month, based on 90 listings from public rental listings Leaseswap tracks on StreetEasy, NYBits, LeaseBreak and others over the last 6 months. Updated October 2026. That is 20% above the Manhattan median of $7,636 for the same apartment size.
- How do I find apartments in Murray Hill?
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