Average rent in Soho, Manhattan
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| Beds | Budget (10th) | Median | High-end (90th) | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,268 | $3,595 | $4,718 | 85 |
| 1 Bedroom | $3,700 | $4,995 | $9,575 | 190 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $4,791 | $6,250 | $18,740 | 147 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $6,615 | $8,648 | $31,750 | 54 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $9,915 | $11,995 | $28,000 | 17 |
Apartments for rent in Soho
The newest listings in Soho from StreetEasy, NYBits, LeaseBreak and others. Each one opens on the site that posted it.
Features reported in listings
- Dishwasher
- Elevator
- Laundry in building
- Air conditioning
- In-unit laundry
- Doorman
- Private outdoor space
- Building gym
- Listings indicating some pets are allowed
Reported apartment size
- 1 bedroom
- 2 bedroom
Nearby subway routes
An MTA station is within 500 meters in a straight line of 491 of 491 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.
- C route
- E route
- 6 route
- 1 route
- R route
Weekday route data retrieved from the MTA Subway Stations dataset on October 1, 2026.
DHCR-listed buildings with tracked listings
25 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.
SoHo’s recognizable cast-iron and masonry facades often belong to buildings first constructed for commercial storage, shops, or loft work. New York City Planning’s SoHo/NoHo environmental review describes a mixed-use area where commercial, residential, and other uses can sit side by side or within the same building. It records store-and-loft buildings from the post-Civil War period in the SoHo Cast-Iron Historic District Extension, and smaller early houses alongside larger loft structures in nearby historic areas. The mapped districts are specific; not every building labeled SoHo has the same history or protections.
This mix matters when comparing apartments. A loft-style home may have a different floor plan, ceiling, window placement, or internal division than a conventional apartment. Ask for the plan and current legal use for the exact unit, including whether it is a standard dwelling or a live-work arrangement. Do not assume that a large open room can be divided or used in any particular way. The NYC Department of Buildings explains separate rules for Joint Living-Work Quarters for Artists and for buildings covered by the Loft Law; ask the listing contact to clarify the unit’s status and obtain written lease terms.
Inspect the actual space, not just the facade or staged photos. Confirm where the windows open, which rooms have exterior light, how the kitchen and bathroom are laid out, whether any sleeping space is interior, and what heating, cooling, laundry, and package arrangements apply. Check the entrance and shared hall, then walk the immediate block at the hours you expect to be home. Commercial uses and residential uses can be close together, so observe the specific frontage and ask about building rules concerning deliveries, noise, and shared areas.
If a listing claims historic-district status, verify the address on the official LPC map. A designation can describe exterior architectural features and affect exterior work, but it does not guarantee interior condition or residential authorization. Use the city’s mapped boundaries and building records as context, then verify unit-specific details directly before applying.
Sources: NYC Department of City Planning, SoHo/NoHo FEIS chapter 1, NYC Department of Buildings, JLWQA and Loft Law information, NYC Department of City Planning, SoHo Cast-Iron Historic District Extension report, NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission, Manhattan historic district maps
The median asking rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Soho is roughly in line with the Manhattan median for that apartment type.
Common questions
- Are SoHo loft listings the same as standard apartment listings?
- Not necessarily. City materials describe former store-and-loft buildings and mixed uses. Ask whether the specific unit is a standard dwelling or a live-work arrangement and verify its legal use and lease terms in writing.
- What should I inspect in a loft-style apartment?
- Review the actual floor plan, window placement, room divisions, kitchen and bath, and heating or cooling setup. Confirm which rooms have exterior windows and do not assume an open area may be partitioned or used as a bedroom.
- Which apartment features are reported in Soho?
- Across Soho's 493 tracked listings, the most commonly reported features are: Dishwasher was reported in 297 of 493 tracked listings (60%). Elevator was reported in 261 of 493 tracked listings (53%). Laundry in building was reported in 225 of 493 tracked listings (46%). These counts include explicit affirmative reports; listings without a mention are unknown, not negative.
- Which subway routes are near listings in Soho?
- The nearest MTA station is within 500 meters in a straight line of 491 of 491 geocoded listings. The most commonly nearby weekday routes are C, E, 6, 1, R. 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 Soho?
- The median asking rent for a studio apartment in Soho, Manhattan is $3,595 per month, based on 85 listings from public rental listings Leaseswap tracks on StreetEasy, NYBits, LeaseBreak and others over the last 6 months. Updated October 2026. That is 5% below the Manhattan median of $3,800 for the same apartment size.
- What is the median rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Soho?
- The median asking rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Soho, Manhattan is $4,995 per month, based on 190 listings from public rental listings Leaseswap tracks on StreetEasy, NYBits, LeaseBreak and others over the last 6 months. Updated October 2026. That is 0% above the Manhattan median of $4,985 for the same apartment size.
- What is the median rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Soho?
- The median asking rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Soho, Manhattan is $6,250 per month, based on 147 listings from public rental listings Leaseswap tracks on StreetEasy, NYBits, LeaseBreak and others over the last 6 months. Updated October 2026. That is 4% above the Manhattan median of $5,995 for the same apartment size.
- What is the median rent for a three-bedroom apartment in Soho?
- The median asking rent for a three-bedroom apartment in Soho, Manhattan is $8,648 per month, based on 54 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 $7,636 for the same apartment size.
- What is the median rent for a four-bedroom apartment in Soho?
- The median asking rent for a four-bedroom apartment in Soho, Manhattan is $11,995 per month, based on 17 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 $9,995 for the same apartment size.
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