Average rent in West Village, Manhattan
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| Beds | Budget (10th) | Median | High-end (90th) | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,398 | $4,295 | $6,697 | 357 |
| 1 Bedroom | $4,200 | $5,500 | $8,500 | 661 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $5,740 | $7,195 | $11,500 | 379 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $7,998 | $9,795 | $20,400 | 147 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $10,250 | $11,995 | $37,000 | 51 |
Apartments for rent in the West Village
The newest listings in the West 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
- In-unit laundry
- Air conditioning
- Private outdoor space
- Doorman
- Building gym
- 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 1,440 of 1,585 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.
- 1 route
- L route
- B route
- D route
- F route
Weekday route data retrieved from the MTA Subway Stations dataset on October 1, 2026.
DHCR-listed buildings with tracked listings
73 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 West Village is not one uniform building type. NYC City Planning’s Far West Village proposal describes converted lofts, nineteenth-century row houses, the West Village Houses complex, and newer, taller residential buildings. It places lower-scale clusters along Christopher and Weehawken Streets and Charles Lane, medium-scale street-wall buildings along West and Washington Streets north of Bethune Street, and taller residential buildings along West Street between Charles and West 11th Streets.
That pattern gives an apartment search a practical starting point. If you prefer a lower-rise block, compare the named streets and check the floor, stairs, and entry for each unit. A converted loft or a newer building may have different access, services, and layouts from a row house or walk-up. The West Village Houses complex is a distinct group of six-story buildings; listings there should be evaluated by the specific building and its current ownership and leasing rules. Do not infer interior condition, unit configuration, or availability from a building’s appearance. Ask for those details directly and review the exact listing address.
The planning proposal also explains that the area’s building mix reflects a transition from manufacturing and waterfront uses toward predominantly residential use. Remaining loft buildings and smaller-scale hotels are described as traces of that earlier use. This makes current building use especially important to confirm when a listing has a loft-style layout or sits in a former commercial building. Verify that the unit is approved for its stated use and that the relevant building work is complete.
The Landmarks Preservation Commission’s Greenwich Village Historic District map is another useful address-level tool. It marks a designated portion of Greenwich Village, while the West Village name covers blocks beyond that boundary.
Sources: NYC City Planning, Far West Village Zoning Proposal, NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission, Greenwich Village Historic District map
A one-bedroom apartment in West Village is 10% above the Manhattan median for that apartment type.
Common questions
- Where does City Planning describe lower-scale Far West Village blocks?
- The Far West Village proposal identifies lower-scale clusters along Christopher and Weehawken Streets and Charles Lane. It describes taller residential buildings along West Street between Charles and West 11th Streets.
- Are former loft buildings automatically residential?
- No. City Planning describes a mix of converted lofts and former commercial buildings. Confirm current lawful use, completion of building work, and unit details for the specific address.
- Which apartment features are reported in West Village?
- Across West Village's 1,597 tracked listings, the most commonly reported features are: Dishwasher was reported in 1,123 of 1,597 tracked listings (70%). Laundry in building was reported in 869 of 1,597 tracked listings (54%). Elevator was reported in 786 of 1,597 tracked listings (49%). These counts include explicit affirmative reports; listings without a mention are unknown, not negative.
- Which subway routes are near listings in West Village?
- The nearest MTA station is within 500 meters in a straight line of 1,440 of 1,585 geocoded listings. The most commonly nearby weekday routes are 1, L, B, D, F. 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 West Village?
- The median asking rent for a studio apartment in West Village, Manhattan is $4,295 per month, based on 357 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 $3,800 for the same apartment size.
- What is the median rent for a one-bedroom apartment in West Village?
- The median asking rent for a one-bedroom apartment in West Village, Manhattan is $5,500 per month, based on 661 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 $4,985 for the same apartment size.
- What is the median rent for a two-bedroom apartment in West Village?
- The median asking rent for a two-bedroom apartment in West Village, Manhattan is $7,195 per month, based on 379 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 $5,995 for the same apartment size.
- What is the median rent for a three-bedroom apartment in West Village?
- The median asking rent for a three-bedroom apartment in West Village, Manhattan is $9,795 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 28% above the Manhattan median of $7,636 for the same apartment size.
- What is the median rent for a four-bedroom apartment in West Village?
- The median asking rent for a four-bedroom apartment in West Village, Manhattan is $11,995 per month, based on 51 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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