New York Real Estate Housing Market Trends & Prices 2024

The latest data in New York City rental and sales trends from PropertyNest. Find out median pricing history by borough and apartment size.
New York

If you're thinking of buying or selling a home in New York, understanding the housing market trends and prices can give you invaluable insights into how to make an informed decision. This post will provide a numbers-driven guide for investing in real estate in New York by examining current market trends and median prices.

Accessing PropertyNest's data on sales and rental prices by borough and property size for the past few months to two years is crucial for making informed decisions regarding renting, buying, and selling.

Is New York a Buyer's or Seller's Market?

The New York City real estate market is a buyer's market based on the current price trend.

Below is a table that shows the current average prices in the city, categorized by the number of bedrooms for each of the five boroughs and this month.

Average Sales Price History by Borough

Average Sales Prices in New York City

Studio $265,000
1 Bed $429,888
2 Beds $589,900
3 Beds $783,000
4 Beds $968,000
PropertyNest Real Estate Data As of May 2026

The five boroughs saw prices rise last month for one-bedroom sales, with just marginal increases in the Bronx and Manhattan.

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New York Renters Market Trends

The general asking price for one-bedroom apartments overall citywide rose from the previous month.

Average Rent Price History by Borough

Average Rental Prices in New York City

Studio $2,000
1 Bed $2,850
2 Beds $3,000
3 Beds $3,595
4 Beds $4,200
PropertyNest Real Estate Data As of May 2026

Manhattan

Manhattan is what New Yorkers refer to as "the city." You'll find the pricing trends and history from the past few months to the past two years.

Manhattan generally has much higher sales averages than any other borough and usually shows more resiliency in the market than other boroughs.

Average Sales Price History by Borough

Average Sales Prices in Manhattan

Studio $468,000
1 Bed $639,900
2 Beds $899,000
3 Beds $825,000
4 Beds $6,000,000
PropertyNest Real Estate Data As of May 2026

Our rental price data is compiled from our site and updated regularly, so you can be sure you're getting the most accurate information possible. Like its sales price trends, Manhattan has had a long history of consistently high rental prices, with a few exceptions.

Manhattan one-bedrooms have made gains since a downturn in late 2023.

This shows us that the rental market is fairly strong in Manhattan, with heightened competition.

Average Rent Price History by Borough

Average Rental Prices in Manhattan

Studio $3,100
1 Bed $2,695
2 Beds $6,750
3 Beds $8,300
4 Beds $35,000
PropertyNest Real Estate Data As of May 2026

Brooklyn

Brooklyn is the most populated city borough. It has a fairly robust real estate market, albeit not as much as Manhattan. However, it is seen as a desirable borough for many, especially those looking for an alternative to Manhattan.

Brooklyn's real estate sales market, while generally strong, is more volatile than Manhattan's. Sales prices generally saw a drop in the last few months.

Average Sales Price History by Borough

Average Sales Prices in Brooklyn

Studio $799,000
1 Bed $555,000
2 Beds $594,900
3 Beds $750,000
4 Beds $869,000
PropertyNest Real Estate Data As of May 2026

Rental prices for one-bedroom apartments have stayed the same since last month, while two-bedroom apartments have decreased and three-bedroom apartments have slightly increased.

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Average Rent Price History by Borough

Average Rental Prices in Brooklyn

Studio $2,588
1 Bed $2,700
2 Beds $2,850
3 Beds $3,400
4 Beds $3,250
PropertyNest Real Estate Data As of May 2026

Bronx

The Bronx is a great option for people who want better values when buying or renting. This borough is generally much more affordable than Manhattan and parts of Brooklyn.

Sales prices tend to stay fairly consistent despite any economic factors. However, larger homes that are 3 bedrooms and up are over time increasing in demand along with prices.

Average Sales Price History by Borough

Average Sales Prices in Bronx

Studio $750,000
1 Bed $194,000
2 Beds $300,000
3 Beds $610,000
4 Beds $779,000
PropertyNest Real Estate Data As of May 2026

The Bronx has a growing inventory of one and two-bedroom apartments as more developments go up in neighborhoods like the South Bronx.

You can find the Bronx's rental data history below and learn if now is a good time to get a good deal in the borough.

Average Rent Price History by Borough

Average Rental Prices in Bronx

Studio $1,600
1 Bed $2,400
2 Beds $2,900
3 Beds $3,500
4 Beds $4,000
PropertyNest Real Estate Data As of May 2026

Queens

Queens is the second most-populated borough in New York City. The market is reasonably active like Brooklyn's but not as robust as Manhattan's. Many neighborhoods in Queens prove to be good, affordable options.

General economic conditions strongly influence median sales and rental prices in Queens. Overall, prices have steadily gone up the past twelve months in the borough.

Average Sales Price History by Borough

Average Sales Prices in Queens

Studio $228,000
1 Bed $439,000
2 Beds $599,988
3 Beds $809,000
4 Beds $998,000
PropertyNest Real Estate Data As of May 2026

Queens rental market is seeing the same rise in demand as their sales market. It's a well-priced alternative to Manhattan and Brooklyn and many buyers are catching on.

Average Rent Price History by Borough

Average Rental Prices in Queens

Studio $1,925
1 Bed $2,400
2 Beds $2,950
3 Beds $3,500
4 Beds $4,500
PropertyNest Real Estate Data As of May 2026

Staten Island

Staten Island is yet another affordable option in the city if you don't mind longer commute times. Long-term, real estate prices remain fairly stable for both sales and rentals in this borough.

Average Sales Prices in Staten Island

Studio $649,000
1 Bed $360,000
2 Beds $575,000
3 Beds $649,000
4 Beds $889,900
PropertyNest Real Estate Data As of May 2026

Average Rental Prices in Staten Island

1 Bed $2,600
2 Beds $2,775
3 Beds $3,400
PropertyNest Real Estate Data As of May 2026
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