You are paying how much for rent? You might think the cost of renting your home in New York is way too much, and you might be correct, but let’s take a look at the drastic differences in rent prices around New York State. Will you feel better or worse once you see what your neighbors are paying?
I currently rent a 1,000 square foot home in the Capital Region for $1,700 a month. Not bad in 2026, right? Yes, but when you consider that I was paying $1,400 each month when I moved in 5 years ago, that is quite an increase, just over 21%! It’s the same house, nothing has changed but the cost.
I had heard rumors of rent prices slowly going down in 2026 but New York State rent prices are projected to continue rising in 2026. It appears the problem in the Empire State is not enough housing to match the high demand.
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Let’s explore rent prices around New York State. As you might expect, the cost of rent in Manhattan is very high with a monthly average of $3,485. According to Zillow Rent, prices in the Bronx and Queens are around $3,100/mo., $2,986/mo. in Brooklyn and $3,900/mo. in Mineola. (Long Island)
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What does rent cost in Upstate New York? Before we get started, check you attitude regarding the definition of Upstate NY. For the purpose of this article, Upstate NY is any town north of White Plains. Here are some of the numbers;
$1,195 – Elmira$1,395 – Buffalo$1,600 – Albany and Syracuse$1,950 – Poughkeepsie$1,995 – Saugerties$2,500 – Saratoga$2,875 – Lake Placid
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LOOK: These Are the Best Places to Live in AmericaStacker compiled a list of the best places to live using Niche data, which ranks places based on factors such as the cost of living. Â
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LOOK: Here Are the 25 Best Places to Live in New York StateStacker compiled a list of the best places to live in New York using data from Niche. Niche ranks places to live based on a variety of factors including cost of living, schools, health care, recreation, and weather. Cities, suburbs, and towns were included. Listings and images are from realtor.com.
On the list, there’s a robust mix of offerings from great schools and nightlife to high walkability and public parks. Some areas have enjoyed rapid growth thanks to new businesses moving to the area, while others offer glimpses into area history with well-preserved architecture and museums. Keep reading to see if your hometown made the list.
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