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 $3,546 for a studio rental to $7,600 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $4,373, or roughly $73 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in November 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $724 (-18.76%) year-over-year from $3,860 to $3,136. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $154 (-3.68%) year-over-year from $4,198 to $4,044. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $258 (4.77%) year-over-year from $5,417 to $5,675. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $333 (-4.74%) year-over-year from $7,033 to $6,700. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $708 (10.28%) year-over-year from $6,892 to $7,600. 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 12.43% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 5.09% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 3.16% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 2.43% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 6.54% this month.
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Price / Sqft
Nov 2026 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio $80.70 $3,136 $3,860 (-18.76%) $3,399 (-7.73%)
1 BR $75.76 $4,044 $4,198 (-3.68%) $3,416 (18.40%)
2 BR $74.18 $5,675 $5,417 (4.77%) $4,531 (25.25%)
3 BR $65.68 $6,700 $7,033 (-4.74%) $5,220 (28.34%)
4+ BR N/A $7,600 $6,892 (10.28%) $4,923 (54.39%)

Historical Rents in Roosevelt Island, New York, NY

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Top Cities Near Roosevelt Island

There are a total of 31 cities nearby Roosevelt Island. The average rent in Roosevelt Island is currently $3,200 per month. A total of 26 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 Fire Island, NY. Monthly rents here are on average $8,500 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 37.25% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 37.14% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Roosevelt Island, New York, NY are about 43.86% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 42.54% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 31 total cities near Roosevelt Island, New York, NY in the following table.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Kearny, NJ N/A $1,700 $2,150 $2,175
Englewood, NJ $1,500 $2,357 $2,800 $2,451
Bayonne, NJ $2,283 $2,444 $3,221 $2,550
Hackensack, NJ $2,391 $2,575 $3,314 $2,693
Palisades Park, NJ $1,650 $2,075 $2,550 $3,045
Cliffside Park, NJ N/A $2,100 $3,369 $3,200
Edgewater, NJ $2,795 $3,100 $4,090 $3,895
Fort Lee, NJ $2,742 $4,120 $4,548 $4,095
Jersey City, NJ $3,831 $4,946 $6,614 $4,551
New York, NY $3,895 $4,750 $6,334 $4,856

Top Neighborhoods Near Roosevelt Island

There are a total of 80 neighborhoods in or near Roosevelt Island. Some of these neighborhoods include Jackson Heights, Central Harlem, and Mott Haven. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 80 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 $4,535 per month. A total of 38 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Roosevelt Island's average rent, which is only $4,373. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Roosevelt Island, East Side has the most affordable average rent at $1,900 per month. Whereas, at $8,000 average rent per month, Ocean Beach 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 $2,200 $2,500 $2,950 $2,500
Central Harlem, New York, NY $2,400 $2,900 $4,100 $3,250
Mott Haven, New York, NY $2,654 $3,257 $3,952 $3,267
Astoria, New York, NY $2,583 $3,400 $4,500 $3,678
Harlem, New York, NY $2,973 $3,209 $3,995 $3,800
East Harlem, New York, NY $3,350 $3,838 $3,495 $3,979
Greenpoint, New York, NY $3,780 $4,600 $7,295 $4,520
Long Island City, New York, NY $3,755 $4,481 $6,502 $4,607
Murray Hill, New York, NY $3,700 $5,295 $7,425 $4,791
Hell's Kitchen, New York, NY $3,795 $4,686 $6,075 $4,995
Upper East Side, New York, NY $3,398 $4,775 $7,700 $5,000
Midtown, New York, NY $3,975 $4,850 $7,777 $5,000
Midtown South, New York, NY $3,988 $5,684 $7,600 $5,015
Lower East Side, New York, NY $4,100 $4,496 $7,328 $5,067
Midtown East, New York, NY $4,050 $5,050 $7,600 $5,175
Williamsburg, New York, NY $3,999 $5,000 $5,500 $5,189
Hudson Yards, New York, NY $4,138 $5,400 $7,895 $5,250
Kips Bay, New York, NY $3,990 $5,108 $6,040 $5,400
Flatiron District, New York, NY $4,600 $6,600 $9,300 $5,500
Upper West Side, New York, NY $3,462 $5,495 $7,998 $5,500
West Village, New York, NY $5,100 $5,500 $6,995 $5,500
Bowery, New York, NY $3,300 $3,799 $5,495 $5,780
East Village, New York, NY $3,750 $5,465 $5,995 $5,800
NoHo, New York, NY $4,600 $6,195 $14,250 $5,850
Chelsea, New York, NY $4,450 $6,195 $9,541 $5,995
Stuyvesant Town - Peter Cooper Village, New York, NY $5,250 $5,849 $6,914 $6,078
Greenwich Village, New York, NY $4,700 $7,150 $9,200 $6,300
NoMad, New York, NY $4,671 $6,025 $8,506 $6,389
Gramercy Park, New York, NY $4,250 $6,600 $10,700 $7,195
NoLita, New York, NY $12,800 $4,995 $7,895 $7,995

Top Counties Near Roosevelt Island

There are a total of 41 counties located by Roosevelt Island, New York, NY. Some of these counties include North Bergen, NJ, Palisades Park, NJ, and Cliffside Park, NJ. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $3,310. That's roughly around $41 per sqft. A total of 36 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 $5,750, Greenwich, CT is the most expensive county by Roosevelt Island, New York, NY.

Typically, rent for studios in Roosevelt Island, New York, NY is 35.63% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Roosevelt Island, New York, NY is 37.14% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Roosevelt Island, New York, NY is 43.86% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the table below.
County Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
North Bergen, NJ $2,185 $2,635 $2,958 $2,920
Palisades Park, NJ $1,650 $2,075 $2,550 $3,045
Cliffside Park, NJ N/A $2,100 $3,369 $3,200
Bronx, New York, NY $2,408 $3,257 $3,557 $3,257
Edgewater, NJ $2,795 $3,100 $4,090 $3,895
Weehawken, NJ $3,529 $4,056 $5,589 $4,030
Fort Lee, NJ $2,742 $4,120 $4,548 $4,095
Brooklyn, New York, NY $3,560 $4,232 $5,279 $4,294
Jersey City, NJ $3,831 $4,946 $6,614 $4,551
Manhattan, New York, NY $4,045 $5,190 $7,153 $5,295

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 $4,975. A total of 12 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 $7,948 per month is 10069, New York, NY.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $3,749. That's at least $95 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 $4,725 per month. Or in other words, $88 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $6,497 per month. Which comes out to $87 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 $3,546 $4,137 $5,968 $4,373
10065, New York, NY $4,050 $5,700 $9,250 $6,300
10021, New York, NY $3,300 $5,000 $5,895 $5,000
10075, New York, NY $3,748 $4,295 $8,098 $5,600
11106, New York, NY $3,175 $3,705 $4,892 $3,850
10022, New York, NY $4,050 $5,260 $7,600 $5,800
10028, New York, NY $3,185 $4,295 $4,995 $4,250
11109, New York, NY $3,833 $4,365 $6,540 $4,435
10128, New York, NY $3,240 $4,498 $6,520 $4,810
10017, New York, NY $4,100 $5,050 $8,995 $5,000

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 $4,373. 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 $3,546 and an average price per square feet of $80.70. There are a total of 32 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 $4,137 and an average price per square feet of $75.76. There are a total of 52 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 $5,968 and an average price per square feet of $74.18. There are a total of 30 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 -0.19%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.04%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.05%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.05% 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 $3,498/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.