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Highest Rent — New York

1 Scarsdale $3,501

2 Ardsley $3,501

3 West Point $3,501

4 Kings Point $3,501

5 North Hills $3,501

6 Melville $3,501

7 Garden City $3,478

8 Bronxville $3,355

9 Springs $3,334

10 Fort Salonga $3,330

11 Plainedge $3,261

12 West Hempstead $3,228

13 Centerport $3,220

14 Roslyn Heights $3,159

15 Jericho $3,098

16 Syosset $3,066

17 Nesconset $3,044

18 Plainview $3,026

19 Mount Sinai $3,019

20 Hicksville $3,005

21 North Bellport $2,930

22 Massapequa Park $2,886

23 North Merrick $2,873

24 Yaphank $2,831

25 Dix Hills $2,804

26 Sound Beach $2,798

27 Lakeview $2,780

28 Merrick $2,756

29 Rye $2,751

30 West Hills $2,736

31 Hauppauge $2,726

32 Islip Terrace $2,712

33 Lake Mohegan $2,685

34 Manorhaven $2,651

35 Greenville CDP (Westchester County) $2,650

36 Stony Brook $2,643

37 North Sea $2,643

38 South Farmingdale $2,642

39 West Islip $2,613

40 Seaford $2,612

41 Harrison $2,585

42 Roosevelt $2,579

43 North Bellmore $2,573

44 Uniondale $2,570

45 Elmsford $2,564

46 Garden City Park $2,546

47 East Meadow $2,539

48 Coram $2,529

49 Baywood $2,523

50 Woodmere $2,519

51 Massapequa $2,500

52 Levittown $2,491

53 Hillcrest $2,488

54 Farmingville $2,475

55 Farmingdale $2,460

56 Bohemia $2,439

57 Elmont $2,434

58 Floral Park $2,429

59 Holbrook $2,427

60 New Hempstead $2,409

61 Medford $2,404

62 Centereach $2,398

63 Commack $2,396

64 New City $2,395

65 Great Neck Plaza $2,386

66 Long Beach $2,377

67 Irvington $2,376

68 Croton-on-Hudson $2,370

69 Babylon $2,359

70 Glen Cove $2,349

71 Huntington $2,347

72 Dobbs Ferry $2,346

73 Mastic Beach $2,342

74 Sayville $2,339

75 East Northport $2,339

76 Oakdale $2,336

77 North Amityville $2,327

78 Port Jefferson Station $2,309

79 Briarcliff Manor $2,309

80 Oyster Bay $2,300

81 East Rockaway $2,297

82 Hewlett $2,295

83 Carle Place $2,291

84 Hampton Bays $2,291

85 Pelham $2,288

86 North New Hyde Park $2,283

87 Blauvelt $2,283

88 Selden $2,282

89 Ronkonkoma $2,275

90 East Moriches $2,273

91 Eastchester $2,273

92 Mineola $2,269

93 Sea Cliff $2,268

94 Port Jefferson $2,254

95 North Massapequa $2,253

96 Terryville $2,242

97 Flanders $2,239

98 North Babylon $2,238

99 Tappan $2,237

100 Rye Brook $2,220

Cities with the highest rents in New York reflect tight housing markets where demand significantly exceeds supply. Scarsdale leads with a median rent of $3,501 per month.

High rents are typically found in cities with strong economies, large populations of young professionals, and limited housing supply. These markets often have low vacancy rates and competitive rental processes.

The rent burden in these cities can be significant, with many residents spending more than 30% of their income on housing. This has fueled discussions about rent control, affordable housing development, and tenant protections in many of these communities.

Did You Know?

1. Renters in Scarsdale pay $3,501/month — that's $42,012 per year on housing alone.
2. The general rule of thumb is that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income — in many of these cities, average earners exceed that threshold.
3. High-rent cities often have rental vacancy rates below 5%, creating intense competition for available units.

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