Skip to content
  1. New York
  2. Utica, NY
Updated

Average Rent in Utica, NY

4 apartment buildings, 6 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.

Avg Rent

$1,667/mo

Cheapest

$1,104/mo

Properties

4

Units

6

Analysis

Rent Price Breakdown

Compare pricing across all 4 properties in Utica, NY.

Average Rent by Property

Starting Price vs Average

Rent by Bedroom Count

Price per Square Foot

Utica, NY Rent Prices

All 4 properties ranked by lowest available rent.

Explore Each Property

Utica, NY Average Rent Prices 2026

The average rent in Utica, NY is $1,667 per month, based on 6 units across 4 apartment communities. Prices range from $1,104 at Lofts at Globe Mill to $1,350 at Utica Steam Cotton Building.

Average Rent by Bedroom Type

Type Avg Rent Starting From Units
Studio $1,350/mo $1,350/mo 2
1 Bed $1,700/mo $1,700/mo 2
2 Bed $1,952/mo $1,104/mo 2

Every price comes directly from each property's leasing system, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.

Market Context

Who rents in Utica, NY, and what they pay

Tracked one-bedroom rent in Utica, NY averages $1,700/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $1,952/mo. At the local median household income of $51,513, that works out to 39% of gross income, above the 30 percent affordability ceiling, a stretched-budget market.

The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Utica, NY at $907/mo. The current tracked market average runs 84% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Utica, NY while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Utica, NY?

Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.

Minimum to afford average rent

$67,000/year

30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $1,667/mo.

Comfortable income

$80,000/year

25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.

To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,104/mo), you need to earn at least $44,000/year.

Median household income in Utica, NY is $51,513 , about 36% below the comfortable-living threshold.

Cost of living in Utica, NY

Overall prices in Utica, NY runs below the national average by about 7% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 92.7, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Utica, NY's regional price parities.

Category Monthly estimate
Rent (market average) $1,667
Utilities $290
Groceries $526
Transportation $692
Healthcare $337
Other goods and services $540
Estimated total $4,051/mo

Population

64,440

Median household income

$51,513

Census median rent

$907/mo

Rent as % of income

31.9%

Median age

35.0

Mean commute

19 min

Methodology

Rent data

Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.

Cost of living

Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.

Salary to live comfortably

Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.

Demographic figures

Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.

Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.

Compare

Nearby cities in New York

How Utica, NY rent compares to other markets in the state.

City Avg Rent vs Utica, NY Properties
Albany, NY $1,869 +12% 21
Brooklyn, NY $4,528 +172% 10
Rochester, NY $1,816 +9% 9
Cohoes, NY $1,969 +18% 8
Troy, NY $1,887 +13% 6
Syracuse, NY $1,771 +6% 6

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Utica, NY?

The average rent in Utica, NY is $1,667 per month, based on 6 units across 4 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are updated every morning through our proprietary data sourcing.

What is the cheapest apartment rent in Utica, NY?

The lowest available rent in Utica, NY starts at $1,104 per month. Availability changes daily as leasing data is refreshed each morning.

How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Utica, NY?

1-bedroom apartments in Utica, NY average $1,700/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $1,700/mo across 2 units tracked.

How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Utica, NY?

2-bedroom apartments in Utica, NY average $1,952/mo. Units start from $1,104/mo across 2 units currently listed.

Rent Trends in Utica, NY

Track how apartment prices are changing over time.

View Rent Trends
Adding new buildings daily

Missing your neighborhood?

Tell us where you're looking. We'll start tracking prices within 24 hours.

Get Started

Looking for the best deal?

Answer a few questions and we'll match you with apartments in your budget.

Find Your Match