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Rental prices in New York City varied widely depending on the borough, neighborhood, and the type of housing. Manhattan, being the most central and desirable borough, generally had the highest rental prices. Brooklyn and Queens were also popular but tended to be relatively more affordable than Manhattan. The Bronx and Staten Island typically had lower average rental prices compared to the other boroughs.
The atlas of maps below created by Reddit user u/yoavtepper shows the median asked for rent for 1 bedroom unit in NYC during 2023 per borough. The maps were created using the end-to-end leasing platform Block.A.
In Manhattan, the median rent for a one-bedroom apartment could range from $1,975 to $4,750 or even higher in some upscale neighborhoods. In Brooklyn, one could find a similar apartment for a median rent ranging from $1,725 to $4,550, while in Queens, the range might be $1,550 to $3,850. The Bronx generally had lower median rents, often falling between $1,550 and $2,865. Staten Island tended to be the most affordable, with median rents ranging from $1,438 to $1,800.
Looking for a map poster of New York City and its boroughs? Note the following maps.
