This Bronx neighborhood is officially the cheapest are for rent in NYC right now
Several NYC neighborhoods across outer boroughs have median rents far below the citywide $4,400 average, offering affordable, transit-accessible housing options.
Queens, Brooklyn and Manhattan rank among the most competitive rental markets in the U.S. in 2025: report - QNS
Queens, Brooklyn and Manhattan all recorded RCI scores above 70 in 2025, indicating high rental competitiveness driven by occupancy, renewals, demand and new supply.