Monthly Rent Report
Financial District Rent Report — January 2026
Asking rents in ZIP 10038, New York City, from 97 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Financial District was $4,950 in January 2026, down 7.9% (−$422) from December 2025 and up 16.5% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $4,300 and $6,317. That puts Financial District $2,165 above the New York City citywide 1BR median of $2,785. The month's figures are based on 97 listings across 6 bedroom categories.
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. December 2025 | Vs. January 2025 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $4,634 | +$322 (+7.5%) | +$834 (+21.9%) | $4,634 – $4,634 | 1 |
| 1BR | $4,950 | −$422 (-7.9%) | +$700 (+16.5%) | $4,300 – $6,317 | 61 |
| 2BR | $6,700 | −$1,961 (-22.6%) | −$4,578 (-40.6%) | $6,700 – $6,700 | 1 |
| 3BR | $9,300 | +$3,600 (+63.2%) | −$6,056 (-39.4%) | $6,000 – $15,419 | 5 |
| 4BR | $7,650 | +$155 (+2.1%) | +$903 (+13.4%) | $7,100 – $8,300 | 28 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in January 2026. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
Financial District vs. New York City — January 2026
| Bedrooms | Financial District Median | NYC Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $4,634 | $2,625 | +$2,009 (+76.5%) |
| 1BR | $4,950 | $2,785 | +$2,165 (+77.7%) |
| 2BR | $6,700 | $3,250 | +$3,450 (+106.2%) |
| 3BR | $9,300 | $3,700 | +$5,600 (+151.4%) |
| 4BR | $7,650 | $4,111 | +$3,539 (+86.1%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 176 New York City zip codes with listings in January 2026.