Prices and availability in New York City, NY were last updated on 16 Oct 2026.
The best apartments in New York City, NY are: SKY, Link Apartments® QPN, Chelsea 29, The Ashley and Sycamore Court Apartments.
The average rent in New York City, NY is $4,641.
The price range for a studio apartment in New York City, NY is between $350 and $50,000.
The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in New York City, NY is between $108 and $50,000.
The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in New York City, NY is between $108 and $50,000.
The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in New York City, NY is between $481 and $40,000.
In New York City, 67% of the residents are renting compared to 33% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 36% of New York City's rentals, 61% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 2% are single-family rentals.
The age and size of multifamily buildings are among the most visible characteristics of the rental market in a city. In this case, the apartment buildings in New York City are about 60 years old, on average. Of these, 22% have been built since 2000, representing the newer options on the market and typically offering more amenities. Rental buildings in the city have an average height of 16 stories. About 10% of the rental communities here are low-rise, garden-style communities, 56% are mid-rises, and 54% are high-rise buildings. These are true especially for large-scale multifamily buildings with over 50 apartments.
Studio apartments in New York City are around 12% of rentals, while 1-bedroom floor plans represent 25% of the total stock. For those in search of larger rentals, 2-bedroom floorplans make up 12% of all rentals. More generous apartments with 3 bedrooms or more are also available in this city for those in search of more space.
