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 $3,610 for a studio rental to $6,600 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $4,700, or roughly $66 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in July 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $73 (-1.97%) year-over-year from $3,683 to $3,610. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $108 (-2.51%) year-over-year from $4,308 to $4,200. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $258 (-4.61%) year-over-year from $5,608 to $5,350. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $617 (-8.92%) year-over-year from $6,917 to $6,300. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $258 (-3.76%) year-over-year from $6,858 to $6,600. 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 2.21% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.28% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 2.73% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 6.71% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.39% this month.
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Price / Sqft
Jul 2026 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio $73.94 $3,610 $3,683 (-1.97%) $3,473 (3.93%)
1 BR $80.00 $4,200 $4,308 (-2.51%) $3,903 (7.60%)
2 BR $69.12 $5,350 $5,608 (-4.61%) $5,406 (-1.03%)
3 BR $59.59 $6,300 $6,917 (-8.92%) $7,068 (-10.86%)
4+ BR $60.41 $6,600 $6,858 (-3.76%) $4,923 (34.08%)

Historical Rents in Roosevelt Island, New York, NY

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Top Cities Near Roosevelt Island

There are a total of 22 cities nearby Roosevelt Island. The average rent in Roosevelt Island is currently $3,050 per month. A total of 17 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Bridgeport, CT, with an average rent of $2,000, 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 $10,500 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 44.50% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 36.94% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Roosevelt Island, New York, NY are about 42.52% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 39.07% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 22 total cities near Roosevelt Island, New York, NY in the following table.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Newark, NJ $1,950 $1,688 $2,150 $2,150
Hackensack, NJ $1,773 $1,975 $2,800 $2,475
Yonkers, NY $1,600 $2,250 $2,500 $2,600
Jersey City, NJ $3,146 $2,923 $2,700 $2,700
Cliffside Park, NJ $1,923 $2,150 $3,000 $2,875
New Rochelle, NY $2,391 $2,672 $3,000 $3,000
Fort Lee, NJ $1,795 $2,770 $3,150 $3,100
Palisades Park, NJ $1,350 $1,938 $2,938 $3,300
Glen Cove, NY $2,600 $3,395 $3,375 $3,495
New York, NY $3,800 $4,650 $6,200 $4,900

Top Neighborhoods Near Roosevelt Island

There are a total of 77 neighborhoods in or near Roosevelt Island. Some of these neighborhoods include Jackson Heights, Mott Haven, and Astoria. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 77 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 $4,580 per month. A total of 41 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than Roosevelt Island's average rent, which is actually $4,700. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Roosevelt Island, West End - West Side has the most affordable average rent at $2,000 per month. Whereas, at $8,295 average rent per month, Little Italy 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 $2,450 $2,499 $2,950 $2,500
Mott Haven, New York, NY $2,600 $2,850 $3,620 $3,248
Astoria, New York, NY $2,750 $3,320 $4,138 $3,505
Central Harlem, New York, NY $2,600 $3,150 $4,000 $3,750
Harlem, New York, NY $3,000 $3,400 $3,895 $3,995
East Harlem, New York, NY $3,299 $3,600 $3,895 $4,200
Long Island City, New York, NY $3,659 $4,585 $6,506 $4,565
NoHo, New York, NY $4,750 $4,500 $13,250 $4,600
Upper East Side, New York, NY $3,275 $4,500 $6,350 $4,795
Murray Hill, New York, NY $3,925 $4,900 $7,875 $4,795
Hell's Kitchen, New York, NY $3,660 $4,400 $6,495 $4,855
Greenpoint, New York, NY $3,645 $4,503 $6,850 $4,900
Upper West Side, New York, NY $3,500 $4,795 $7,074 $5,000
Williamsburg, New York, NY $4,096 $4,656 $5,800 $5,000
Midtown South, New York, NY $3,850 $5,500 $7,450 $5,100
Midtown East, New York, NY $3,900 $5,000 $7,300 $5,350
Midtown, New York, NY $4,045 $4,950 $7,403 $5,400
Kips Bay, New York, NY $3,938 $4,795 $6,649 $5,495
NoLita, New York, NY $3,600 $5,495 $6,995 $5,495
Flatiron District, New York, NY $5,000 $6,800 $10,615 $5,500
Greenwich Village, New York, NY $4,600 $6,250 $7,500 $5,625
Hudson Yards, New York, NY $4,225 $5,625 $8,150 $5,650
Bowery, New York, NY $4,495 $5,693 $6,048 $5,950
West Village, New York, NY $4,500 $5,850 $7,495 $5,950
East Village, New York, NY $3,950 $4,295 $6,495 $5,995
Chelsea, New York, NY $4,494 $6,035 $9,500 $6,035
Lower East Side, New York, NY $4,159 $4,550 $5,995 $6,430
Gramercy Park, New York, NY $4,100 $5,600 $5,650 $6,600
NoMad, New York, NY $4,458 $5,995 $8,092 $6,650
Stuyvesant Town - Peter Cooper Village, New York, NY $5,250 $6,397 $7,448 $6,907

Top Counties Near Roosevelt Island

There are a total of 35 counties located by Roosevelt Island, New York, NY. Some of these counties include Newark, NJ, Hackensack, NJ, and Jersey City, NJ. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $3,229. That's roughly around $42 per sqft. A total of 31 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Bridgeport, CT. Its average rent per month is $2,000. 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 44.40% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Roosevelt Island, New York, NY is 37.50% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Roosevelt Island, New York, NY is 38.22% 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 $1,950 $1,688 $2,150 $2,150
Hackensack, NJ $1,773 $1,975 $2,800 $2,475
Jersey City, NJ $3,146 $2,923 $2,700 $2,700
Cliffside Park, NJ $1,923 $2,150 $3,000 $2,875
Fort Lee, NJ $1,795 $2,770 $3,150 $3,100
Bronx, New York, NY $2,575 $2,800 $3,500 $3,229
Palisades Park, NJ $1,350 $1,938 $2,938 $3,300
Queens, New York, NY $3,485 $3,581 $4,153 $3,669
Brooklyn, New York, NY $3,575 $4,100 $4,999 $4,220
Manhattan, New York, NY $3,925 $5,100 $6,950 $5,460

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 $4,922. A total of 21 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 10031, New York, NY at $3,100 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $8,396 per month is 10013, New York, NY.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $3,675. That's at least $91 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 $4,622 per month. Or in other words, $88 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $6,500 per month. Which comes out to $86 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 $3,610 $4,200 $5,350 $4,700
10065, New York, NY $3,700 $5,550 $8,975 $6,000
10021, New York, NY $3,600 $4,250 $6,500 $4,995
10075, New York, NY $3,650 $4,700 $6,200 $4,425
11106, New York, NY $3,218 $3,600 $4,675 $3,600
10022, New York, NY $3,800 $5,200 $7,050 $5,595
10028, New York, NY $3,000 $4,200 $4,700 $4,185
11109, New York, NY $3,495 $4,495 $6,500 $4,498
10128, New York, NY $3,250 $4,400 $6,150 $4,600
10017, New York, NY $4,050 $5,225 $9,958 $5,275

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 $4,700. 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 $3,610 and an average price per square feet of $73.94. There are a total of 12 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 $80.00. There are a total of 24 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 $5,350 and an average price per square feet of $69.12. There are a total of 28 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 -0.02%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.03%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.05%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.09% 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 $3,760/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.
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