Highest Rent in New York

Top 100 cities ranked by highest rent

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Highest Rent - New York

1 West Point $3,501
2 Scarsdale $3,501
3 Kings Point $3,501
4 North Hills $3,501
5 Ardsley $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 Woodbury $3,315
12 Plainedge $3,261
13 West Hempstead $3,228
14 Centerport $3,220
15 Roslyn Heights $3,159
16 Jericho $3,098
17 Syosset $3,066
18 Nesconset $3,044
19 Plainview $3,026
20 Mount Sinai $3,019
21 Hicksville $3,005
22 North Bellport $2,930
23 Massapequa Park $2,886
24 North Merrick $2,873
25 Yaphank $2,831
26 Dix Hills $2,804
27 Sound Beach $2,798
28 Lakeview $2,780
29 Merrick $2,756
30 Rye $2,751
31 West Hills $2,736
32 Hauppauge $2,726
33 Islip Terrace $2,712
34 Lake Mohegan $2,685
35 Manorhaven $2,651
36 Greenville CDP (Westchester County) $2,650
37 Stony Brook $2,643
38 North Sea $2,643
39 South Farmingdale $2,642
40 West Islip $2,613
41 Seaford $2,612
42 Harrison $2,585
43 Roosevelt $2,579
44 North Bellmore $2,573
45 Uniondale $2,570
46 Elmsford $2,564
47 Garden City Park $2,546
48 East Meadow $2,539
49 Coram $2,529
50 Baywood $2,523
51 Woodmere $2,519
52 Massapequa $2,500
53 Levittown $2,491
54 Hillcrest $2,488
55 Farmingville $2,475
56 Farmingdale $2,460
57 Bohemia $2,439
58 Elmont $2,434
59 Floral Park $2,429
60 Holbrook $2,427
61 New Hempstead $2,409
62 Medford $2,404
63 Centereach $2,398
64 Commack $2,396
65 New City $2,395
66 Great Neck Plaza $2,386
67 Long Beach $2,377
68 Irvington $2,376
69 Croton-on-Hudson $2,370
70 Babylon $2,359
71 Glen Cove $2,349
72 Huntington $2,347
73 Dobbs Ferry $2,346
74 Mastic Beach $2,342
75 Sayville $2,339
76 East Northport $2,339
77 Oakdale $2,336
78 North Amityville $2,327
79 Briarcliff Manor $2,309
80 Port Jefferson Station $2,309
81 Oyster Bay $2,300
82 East Rockaway $2,297
83 Hewlett $2,295
84 Carle Place $2,291
85 Hampton Bays $2,291
86 Pelham $2,288
87 North New Hyde Park $2,283
88 Blauvelt $2,283
89 Selden $2,282
90 Ronkonkoma $2,275
91 East Moriches $2,273
92 Eastchester $2,273
93 Mineola $2,269
94 Sea Cliff $2,268
95 Port Jefferson $2,254
96 North Massapequa $2,253
97 Terryville $2,242
98 Flanders $2,239
99 North Babylon $2,238
100 Tappan $2,237

Cities with the highest rents in New York reflect tight housing markets where demand significantly exceeds supply. West Point 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 West Point 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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