Monthly Rent Report
Charleston Rent Report — January 2026
Asking rents in ZIP 10309, New York City, from 84 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Charleston was $1,700 in January 2026, up 70.0% (+$700) from December 2025 and down 5.6% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $1,600 and $1,800. That puts Charleston $1,085 below the New York City citywide 1BR median of $2,785. The month's figures are based on 84 listings across 5 bedroom categories.
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. December 2025 | Vs. January 2025 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,350 | −$100 (-6.9%) | −$8,650 (-86.5%) | $1,225 – $1,438 | 6 |
| 1BR | $1,700 | +$700 (+70.0%) | −$100 (-5.6%) | $1,600 – $1,800 | 36 |
| 2BR | $2,450 | +$50 (+2.1%) | +$50 (+2.1%) | $2,275 – $2,525 | 12 |
| 3BR | $3,500 | +$175 (+5.3%) | +$400 (+12.9%) | $3,100 – $3,500 | 25 |
| 4BR | $4,200 | +$950 (+29.2%) | +$400 (+10.5%) | $3,500 – $4,200 | 5 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in January 2026. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
Charleston vs. New York City — January 2026
| Bedrooms | Charleston Median | NYC Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,350 | $2,625 | −$1,275 (-48.6%) |
| 1BR | $1,700 | $2,785 | −$1,085 (-39.0%) |
| 2BR | $2,450 | $3,250 | −$800 (-24.6%) |
| 3BR | $3,500 | $3,700 | −$200 (-5.4%) |
| 4BR | $4,200 | $4,111 | +$89 (+2.2%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 176 New York City zip codes with listings in January 2026.