The Median NYC 1-Bedroom Just Crossed $4,000 for the First Time

We analyzed 308,000+ listings over the past 11 months. The median 1-bedroom asking rent crossed $4,000 for the first time ever. Manhattan is approaching $5,000.

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RentReboot helps NYC renters find apartments faster. Set your budget, neighborhoods, and apartment size once — we monitor 30+ listing platforms (StreetEasy, Zillow, Craigslist, OpenIgloo, RentHop, brokerage and landlord portals) around the clock and alert you by email or SMS the moment a matching apartment is listed. In our summer 2026 study of 50,130 matched NYC apartments, StreetEasy covered 77.1% and was the first source we observed for 69.8%; 51.3% appeared on exactly one platform — no single site shows you everything first.

RentReboot also tracks rent-stabilized apartments, verified against city data, and publishes free percentile rent data for 150+ NYC neighborhoods. Over 100,000 NYC renters use RentReboot. A free tier is available; no credit card required.

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