Monthly Rent Report
Charleston Rent Report — May 2025
Asking rents in ZIP 10309, New York City, from 28 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Charleston was $1,750 in May 2025, up 6.1% (+$100) from April 2025 and up 16.7% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $1,725 and $2,270. That puts Charleston $1,091 below the New York City citywide 1BR median of $2,841. The month's figures are based on 28 listings across 6 bedroom categories.
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. April 2025 | Vs. May 2024 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,275 | −$1,165 (-47.7%) | +$25 (+2.0%) | $1,263 – $1,288 | 2 |
| 1BR | $1,750 | +$100 (+6.1%) | +$250 (+16.7%) | $1,725 – $2,270 | 11 |
| 2BR | $2,200 | +$100 (+4.8%) | +$100 (+4.8%) | $2,200 – $2,200 | 3 |
| 3BR | $2,850 | −$1,550 (-35.2%) | −$25 (-0.9%) | $2,850 – $2,850 | 1 |
| 3BR | $3,875 | −$525 (-11.9%) | +$1,000 (+34.8%) | $3,500 – $4,200 | 10 |
| 4BR | $4,000 | — | — | $4,000 – $4,000 | 1 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in May 2025. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
Charleston vs. New York City — May 2025
| Bedrooms | Charleston Median | NYC Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,275 | $2,799 | −$1,524 (-54.4%) |
| 1BR | $1,750 | $2,841 | −$1,091 (-38.4%) |
| 2BR | $2,200 | $3,263 | −$1,062 (-32.6%) |
| 3BR | $2,850 | $3,777 | −$927 (-24.5%) |
| 3BR | $3,875 | $3,777 | +$98 (+2.6%) |
| 4BR | $4,000 | $4,345 | −$345 (-7.9%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 175 New York City zip codes with listings in May 2025.