How much does a room cost in NYC per month?

Short answer: about $1,300–$1,700 per month city-wide, with cheaper pockets under $1,000 and many listings (especially Manhattan) above $1,700.

The most recent roommate data shows the NYC metro average room rent is ~$1,514/month (Q3–Q4 2025).

By borough, typical room prices cluster roughly around:

Manhattan (uptown areas like Harlem/Inwood): ~$1,000–$1,500 (central/downtown often higher).

Brooklyn (Bushwick/Bed-Stuy/Crown Heights): ~$900–$1,300.

Queens (Astoria/Ridgewood/Jackson Heights): ~$900–$1,200.

Bronx: ~$700–$1,100. These align with SpareRoom’s neighborhood snapshots (updated Oct 2025), e.g., Bronx rooms around $1,044–$1,440 depending on area. SpareRoom

Why it varies so much:

Neighborhood & commute: closer to Manhattan’s core = pricier. Citywide apartment medians (studios/1BRs) remain very high, which pulls up room prices.

Lease type & inclusions: furnished/co-living with utilities can price higher than bare rooms.

Seasonality: winter (Jan–Mar) tends to be a bit cheaper as demand dips (seen in annual trend reports).

Rule of thumb to budget:

Target $1,000–$1,300 for Brooklyn/Queens deals;

$1,300–$1,700 for Manhattan or prime Brooklyn;

$700–$1,100 in the Bronx (more space, longer commutes). SpareRoom

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