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

Average Rent in Yonkers, NY

4 apartment buildings, 24 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.

Avg Rent

$3,095/mo

Cheapest

$2,355/mo

Properties

4

Units

24

Analysis

Rent Price Breakdown

Compare pricing across all 4 properties in Yonkers, NY.

Average Rent by Property

Starting Price vs Average

Rent by Bedroom Count

Price per Square Foot

Yonkers, NY Rent Prices

All 4 properties ranked by lowest available rent.

Explore Each Property

Yonkers, NY Average Rent Prices 2026

The average rent in Yonkers, NY is $3,095 per month, based on 24 units across 4 apartment communities. Prices range from $2,355 at Sawyer Place to $2,831 at 42 Broad.

Average Rent by Bedroom Type

Type Avg Rent Starting From Units
Studio $3,081/mo $2,355/mo 14
1 Bed $3,085/mo $2,735/mo 9
2 Bed $3,370/mo $3,370/mo 1

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 Yonkers, NY, and what they pay

Tracked one-bedroom rent in Yonkers, NY averages $3,085/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $3,370/mo. At the local median household income of $81,816, that works out to 45% of gross income, a severely rent-burdened market by HUD standards.

The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Yonkers, NY at $1,730/mo. The current tracked market average runs 79% 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 Yonkers, NY while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Yonkers, 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

$124,000/year

30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $3,095/mo.

Comfortable income

$149,000/year

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

To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($2,355/mo), you need to earn at least $94,000/year.

Median household income in Yonkers, NY is $81,816 , about 45% below the comfortable-living threshold.

Cost of living in Yonkers, NY

Overall prices in Yonkers, NY runs above the national average by about 13% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 112.6, 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 Yonkers, NY's regional price parities.

Category Monthly estimate
Rent (market average) $3,095
Utilities $644
Groceries $585
Transportation $1,534
Healthcare $748
Other goods and services $1,197
Estimated total $7,803/mo

Population

209,529

Median household income

$81,816

Census median rent

$1,730/mo

Rent as % of income

32.6%

Median age

39.0

Mean commute

35 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 Yonkers, NY rent compares to other markets in the state.

City Avg Rent vs Yonkers, NY Properties
Albany, NY $1,869 -40% 21
Brooklyn, NY $4,528 +46% 10
Rochester, NY $1,816 -41% 9
Cohoes, NY $1,969 -36% 8
Troy, NY $1,887 -39% 6
Syracuse, NY $1,771 -43% 6

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Yonkers, NY?

The average rent in Yonkers, NY is $3,095 per month, based on 24 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 Yonkers, NY?

The lowest available rent in Yonkers, NY starts at $2,355 per month. Availability changes daily as leasing data is refreshed each morning.

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

1-bedroom apartments in Yonkers, NY average $3,085/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $2,735/mo across 9 units tracked.

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

2-bedroom apartments in Yonkers, NY average $3,370/mo. Units start from $3,370/mo across 1 units currently listed.

Rent Trends in Yonkers, 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