Here's where rents are rising the fastest in the New York area
Briefly

Newark, NJ is currently witnessing the highest rent increases in the New York Metropolitan area, with a staggering 16.7% rise in median one-bedroom rents. This surge is in stark contrast to Bayonne, NJ, where prices have plummeted 15.6%. Meanwhile, the outer suburbs like Kingston and Bridgeport offer relatively cheaper rents. Despite the challenges in Newark, both it and Bayonne are deemed the most affordable cities for home buying near Manhattan, indicating a nuanced rental market characterized by significant disparities in price growth.
Newark's median rent growth leads the New York Metropolitan area at 16.7%, highlighting the city's increasing rental demand and proximity to Manhattan.
While Newark faces significant rent hikes, Bayonne has experienced a dramatic drop of 15.6% in rental prices, offering a contrasting housing landscape.
NYC remains the most expensive rental market in the region with a median price of $4,330, while upstate locations offer more affordable options.
The overall rental market indicates a preference for suburban locations, with the median rent in the New York metro area at $2,486 this February.
Read at New York Post
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