Average Rent in Roosevelt Island, New York, NY

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Current Versus Historical Roosevelt Island, New York, NY Rents

Roosevelt Island rentals average $3,698 for a studio rental to $6,200 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $5,000, or roughly $69 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in August 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $365 (-9.82%) year-over-year from $3,712 to $3,347. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $59 (1.38%) year-over-year from $4,258 to $4,317. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $58 (1.05%) year-over-year from $5,542 to $5,600. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $469 (6.85%) year-over-year from $6,850 to $7,319. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $317 (4.82%) year-over-year from $6,583 to $6,900. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.
Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone down by 8.49% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.67% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.38% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 5.89% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 8.66% this month.
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Price / Sqft
Aug 2026 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio $76.15 $3,347 $3,712 (-9.82%) $3,488 (-4.03%)
1 BR $77.73 $4,317 $4,258 (1.38%) $3,897 (10.78%)
2 BR $65.96 $5,600 $5,542 (1.05%) $5,241 (6.84%)
3 BR $60.80 $7,319 $6,850 (6.85%) $6,840 (7.01%)
4+ BR N/A $6,900 $6,583 (4.82%) $5,104 (35.18%)

Historical Rents in Roosevelt Island, New York, NY

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Top Cities Near Roosevelt Island

There are a total of 23 cities nearby Roosevelt Island. The average rent in Roosevelt Island is currently $3,175 per month. A total of 20 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Newark, NJ, with an average rent of $2,100, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Roosevelt Island, New York, NY is Westport, CT. Monthly rents here are on average $8,750 per month.

Let's compare Roosevelt Island, New York, NY's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Roosevelt Island, New York, NY is 42.53% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 40.48% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Roosevelt Island, New York, NY are about 36.98% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 42.42% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 23 total cities near Roosevelt Island, New York, NY in the following table.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Newark, NJ $2,271 $1,550 $1,950 $2,100
Jersey City, NJ $2,490 $2,600 $2,213 $2,400
Paterson, NJ $1,225 $1,600 $2,550 $2,500
Yonkers, NY $1,815 $2,300 $2,500 $2,600
Bayonne, NJ $1,983 $2,582 $3,300 $2,605
Cliffside Park, NJ $1,750 $2,350 $3,100 $3,100
Palisades Park, NJ $2,125 $1,875 $2,750 $3,175
New Rochelle, NY $2,650 $2,645 $4,024 $3,223
Fort Lee, NJ $1,500 $2,250 $3,750 $3,300
New York, NY $3,875 $4,670 $6,195 $4,900

Top Neighborhoods Near Roosevelt Island

There are a total of 73 neighborhoods in or near Roosevelt Island. Some of these neighborhoods include Jackson Heights, Sunnyside, and Astoria. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 73 total neighborhoods in or near Roosevelt Island, New York, NY in the following table.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near Roosevelt Island, New York, NY is currently around $4,595 per month. A total of 48 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than Roosevelt Island's average rent, which is actually $5,000. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Roosevelt Island, Brooklawn - St. Vincent has the most affordable average rent at $2,000 per month. Whereas, at $8,095 average rent per month, Tribeca is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Roosevelt Island. View the following table for more information.
Neighborhood Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Jackson Heights, New York, NY $2,150 $2,500 $2,950 $2,500
Sunnyside, New York, NY $2,650 $2,940 $3,269 $2,940
Astoria, New York, NY $3,290 $3,494 $4,500 $3,725
Central Harlem, New York, NY $2,799 $3,158 $4,600 $3,900
Harlem, New York, NY $2,950 $3,400 $3,995 $4,000
East Harlem, New York, NY $3,545 $3,673 $3,695 $4,189
Long Island City, New York, NY $3,694 $4,536 $6,641 $4,595
Greenpoint, New York, NY $3,600 $4,513 $6,877 $4,647
Midtown South, New York, NY $3,800 $4,995 $7,996 $4,750
NoHo, New York, NY $4,650 $4,600 $13,250 $4,750
Bowery, New York, NY $3,100 $3,688 $5,795 $4,849
Murray Hill, New York, NY $4,000 $4,980 $7,997 $4,850
Upper East Side, New York, NY $3,250 $4,500 $7,500 $4,995
Hell's Kitchen, New York, NY $3,795 $4,600 $6,400 $4,995
Midtown, New York, NY $4,045 $4,949 $7,860 $5,040
Williamsburg, New York, NY $4,125 $5,100 $5,675 $5,200
Upper West Side, New York, NY $3,695 $4,895 $7,495 $5,295
Midtown East, New York, NY $4,050 $5,300 $7,383 $5,300
NoLita, New York, NY $4,300 $4,995 $7,995 $5,495
East Village, New York, NY $4,100 $4,295 $6,200 $5,500
Kips Bay, New York, NY $3,995 $4,575 $6,000 $5,518
Hudson Yards, New York, NY $4,370 $5,498 $8,365 $5,587
Stuyvesant Town - Peter Cooper Village, New York, NY $5,217 $5,425 $6,133 $5,662
Chelsea, New York, NY $4,550 $6,000 $9,355 $6,000
Lower East Side, New York, NY $4,397 $4,495 $5,995 $6,100
West Village, New York, NY $4,795 $5,850 $7,000 $6,200
NoMad, New York, NY $4,459 $5,995 $8,000 $6,295
Greenwich Village, New York, NY $4,825 $6,800 $8,255 $6,398
Flatiron District, New York, NY $5,000 $6,600 $9,725 $6,600
Gramercy Park, New York, NY $4,800 $6,189 $7,250 $6,800

Top Counties Near Roosevelt Island

There are a total of 34 counties located by Roosevelt Island, New York, NY. Some of these counties include Newark, NJ, Jersey City, NJ, and Bayonne, NJ. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $3,236. That's roughly around $39 per sqft. A total of 32 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Bridgeport, CT. Its average rent per month is $2,100. Vice versa, with an average rent of $7,500, Greenwich, CT is the most expensive county by Roosevelt Island, New York, NY.

Typically, rent for studios in Roosevelt Island, New York, NY is 45.91% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Roosevelt Island, New York, NY is 39.50% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Roosevelt Island, New York, NY is 38.99% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the table below.
County Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Newark, NJ $2,271 $1,550 $1,950 $2,100
Jersey City, NJ $2,490 $2,600 $2,213 $2,400
Bayonne, NJ $1,983 $2,582 $3,300 $2,605
Bronx, New York, NY $1,935 $2,775 $3,495 $3,070
Cliffside Park, NJ $1,750 $2,350 $3,100 $3,100
Palisades Park, NJ $2,125 $1,875 $2,750 $3,175
Fort Lee, NJ $1,500 $2,250 $3,750 $3,300
Queens, New York, NY $3,524 $3,719 $4,300 $3,795
Brooklyn, New York, NY $3,595 $4,095 $5,125 $4,209
Manhattan, New York, NY $4,026 $5,195 $6,995 $5,450

Top Zipcodes Near Roosevelt Island

There are a total of 50 zipcodes in or near Roosevelt Island, New York, NY. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $4,995. A total of 28 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 11226, New York, NY at $3,256 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $8,295 per month is 10013, New York, NY.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $3,721. That's at least $96 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Roosevelt Island, New York, NY is $4,579 per month. Or in other words, $88 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $6,670 per month. Which comes out to $84 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in Roosevelt Island, New York, NY. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.
Zipcode Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
10044, New York, NY $3,698 $4,200 $5,554 $5,000
10065, New York, NY $3,995 $5,850 $9,200 $6,100
10021, New York, NY $3,250 $5,000 $8,400 $5,500
10075, New York, NY $3,400 $4,350 $8,400 $4,700
11106, New York, NY $3,210 $3,600 $4,892 $3,677
10022, New York, NY $4,050 $5,250 $7,350 $5,650
10028, New York, NY $3,000 $4,000 $5,175 $4,200
11109, New York, NY $3,495 $4,495 $6,695 $4,460
10128, New York, NY $3,073 $4,200 $5,895 $4,525
10017, New York, NY $4,050 $5,300 $10,363 $5,300

Frequently Asked Questions - Roosevelt Island Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Roosevelt Island, New York, NY?
The average monthly rental price for Roosevelt Island, New York, NY apartments for rent is approximately $5,000. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.
Do Roosevelt Island, New York, NY rent prices drop in winter?
Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Roosevelt Island, New York, NY.
How much is a studio apartment in Roosevelt Island, New York, NY?
The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $3,698 and an average price per square feet of $76.15. There are a total of 14 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Roosevelt Island.
How much is a one bedroom apartment in Roosevelt Island, New York, NY?
The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $4,200 and an average price per square feet of $77.73. There are a total of 34 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Roosevelt Island.
How much is a two bedroom apartment in Roosevelt Island, New York, NY?
The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $5,554 and an average price per square feet of $65.96. There are a total of 23 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Roosevelt Island.
How have rent prices in Roosevelt Island, New York, NY changed this year?
Rent prices for rentals in Roosevelt Island, New York, NY can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.10%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.01%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.01%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.07% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in Roosevelt Island, New York, NY?
A reasonable rent price in Roosevelt Island, New York, NY is around $4,000/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.