Apartments for Rent in Manhattan, NY

Prices and availability in Manhattan, NY were last updated on 11 Jul 2026.

The best apartments in Manhattan, NY are: SKY, Waterside, Waterline Square, The Centra and The Octagon.

The average rent in Manhattan, NY is $5,025.

The price range for a studio apartment in Manhattan, NY is between $878 and $50,000.

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Manhattan, NY is between $1,239 and $50,000.

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Manhattan, NY is between $780 and $50,000.

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Manhattan, NY is between $1,200 and $28,995.

In Manhattan, 75% of the residents are renting compared to 25% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 52% of Manhattan's rentals, 47% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 0.5% are single-family rentals.

The average age of rental buildings in Manhattan is 60 years old, with 23% being newer apartment buildings completed since 2000. The average height of apartment buildings in the city is 20 stories, of which 3% are garden-style apartment communities, 46% are mid-sized buildings, and 66% are high-rises. These characteristics describe large-scale apartment communities of 50 apartments or more.

Studio apartments in Manhattan are around 18% of rentals, while 1-bedroom floor plans represent 34% of the total stock. For those in search of larger rentals, 2-bedroom floorplans make up 16% of all rentals. More generous apartments with 3 bedrooms or more are also available in this city for those in search of more space.