Average monthly rent in NYC reaches nearly 150% more than national average entering May 2025: Report - QNS
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By April 2025, the average rent in New York City rose to $3,966 monthly, significantly higher than the national average of $1,625. To live comfortably, residents must earn approximately $158,472 annually, limiting rent expenditure to 30% of their income. The increase over the previous year was 1.9%. The most expensive neighborhood, Lincoln Square, charges average rents of $7,248, while the cost of living in Queens is notably above the national average, particularly in housing and essential expenses like groceries and utilities.
The average rent in New York City has reached $3,966 per month, necessitating residents to earn $13,206 to live comfortably, highlighting the severe housing cost crisis.
Rent in New York City increased by 1.9% year-over-year, with Lincoln Square at the forefront as the most expensive neighborhood, demonstrating the city's escalating rent trends.
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