Cheapest and most expensive places to rent in New York
As of October 17, 2026, the cheapest city to rent in New York is Niagara Falls, where the median 1-bedroom asks $888/month, 66% below the statewide median of about $2,600. The most expensive is Manhattan at $4,995/month.
Across the 37 New York cities we rank, the median 1-bedroom runs from $888 in Niagara Falls to $4,995 in Manhattan, 5.6 times as much. 30 of 37 sit below the statewide 1-bedroom median of about $2,600. The largest rental market, Manhattan (27,446 listings), has a median of $4,995, 92% above the state.
Updated . Ranked by median 1-bedroom asking rent; only cities with at least 100 listings are included. Statewide median is estimated from city medians weighted by listing count. How we calculate
Cheapest cities to rent in New York
| # | City | 1 bed | 2 beds | Listings | vs state (1BR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Niagara Falls | $888 | $1,100 | 314 | -66% |
| 2 | Endicott | $950 | $1,200 | 253 | -63% |
| 3 | Elmira | $995 | $1,138 | 238 | -62% |
| 4 | Binghamton | $1,000 | $1,250 | 836 | -62% |
| 5 | Johnson City | $1,050 | $1,300 | 206 | -60% |
| 6 | Utica | $1,125 | $1,385 | 315 | -57% |
| 7 | Rochester | $1,195 | $1,400 | 1,909 | -54% |
| 8 | Cohoes | $1,195 | $1,300 | 213 | -54% |
| 9 | Troy | $1,200 | $1,400 | 679 | -54% |
| 10 | Buffalo | $1,212 | $1,450 | 1,850 | -53% |
Most expensive cities to rent in New York
| # | City | 1 bed | 2 beds | Listings | vs state (1BR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manhattan | $4,995 | $6,050 | 27,446 | +92% |
| 2 | Brooklyn | $3,000 | $3,500 | 26,585 | +15% |
| 3 | Astoria | $2,900 | $3,700 | 1,463 | +12% |
| 4 | Long Beach | $2,800 | $3,500 | 270 | +8% |
| 5 | Ridgewood | $2,800 | $3,200 | 755 | +8% |
| 6 | White Plains | $2,700 | $3,250 | 355 | +4% |
| 7 | Forest Hills | $2,600 | $3,500 | 310 | 0% |
| 8 | Bayside | $2,500 | $2,975 | 158 | -4% |
| 9 | Bay Shore | $2,415 | $3,000 | 162 | -7% |
| 10 | Queens | $2,400 | $2,950 | 759 | -8% |
Common questions
- What is the cheapest city to rent in New York?
- As of October 17, 2026, Niagara Falls has the lowest median 1-bedroom asking rent among the New York cities we rank, at $888/month. Next are Endicott ($950) and Elmira ($995).
- What is the most expensive city to rent in New York?
- As of October 17, 2026, Manhattan has the highest median 1-bedroom asking rent among the New York cities we rank, at $4,995/month, 92% above the statewide median.
- What is the median rent for a 1-bedroom in New York?
- As of October 17, 2026, the statewide median asking rent for a 1-bedroom is about $2,600/month. It is estimated from city medians weighted by listing count, using active listings on Redfin, Zillow and ApartmentHomeLiving. How we calculate