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Eastchester

Pop. 20,491·28th most expensive in New York·One of the pricier rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$3,450/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+28.6%
vs US Median
+$1,488
Rising (Monthly)
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Eastchester · $3,450
More expensive than 95% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
26% of income
AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $3,450/mo, rent takes about 26% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$138,000/yr
Local median income
$157,202/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Eastchester's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$2,670
1 BR
$2,780
2 BR
$3,080
3 BR
$3,840
4 BR+
$4,140
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$3,080/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $3,450 market median above, and that is expected: FMR is the 40th percentile of standard-quality units and counts gross rent, so it includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash. The market median is asking rent, which usually excludes utilities. HUD sets FMR once a year; market rent here updates monthly.

Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents. Read the methodology →

Rent trends

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$41,400/yr
At $3,450/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +28.6% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Eastchester, NY is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 67.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
20,491
Median income
$157,202
Median age
44.8
Renters
19.7%
Age distribution
22.4%
16.1%
26.4%
14%
21.2%
Under 1822.4%
18–3416.1%
35–5426.4%
55–6414%
65+21.2%
Gender
48.4%
51.6%
Male48.4%
Female51.6%
Race & ethnicity
77.5%
White77.5%
Black2.5%
Hispanic8.1%
Asian11.2%
Other0.8%
Education (25+)
13%
16%
67.4%
No HS diploma3.6%
HS diploma13%
Some college16%
Bachelor's+67.4%
Housing tenure
80.3%
19.7%
Owner80.3%
Renter19.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Eastchester, NY has changed in 5 years

Income
$141,836 → $157,202
up 10.8%
Population
20,636 → 20,491
down 0.7%
Renter share
20.8% → 19.7%
-1.1 pts
Bachelor's+
67.4% → 67.4%
+0.0 pts

Household income in the area moved from $141,836 to $157,202 across the same window, up 10.8% versus 2021.

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Salary vs rent

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At $3,450/mo, how Eastchester rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

By apartment size

Eastchester rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Eastchester. Click any size for full breakdown.

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About renting in Eastchester, NY

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Eastchester is $3,450/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $2,670/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $3,080/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $2,780/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $3,840/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($157,202/yr), Eastchester ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Eastchester an affordable city for renters?

Eastchester is considered affordable for renters. At $3,450/mo, rent takes approximately 26% of the local median household income ($157,202/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Eastchester falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Eastchester?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $138,000/year (~$66/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,450/mo in Eastchester. The local median household income is $157,202/yr, meaning the typical Eastchester household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Eastchester?

Rent in Eastchester has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of August 2026.

How does Eastchester rent compare to other cities in New York?

Eastchester is one of the pricier cities in New York for rent, ranking #28 out of 125 tracked cities at $3,450/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Eastchester?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Eastchester ($3,450/mo): Mount Vernon ($2,736/mo), Yonkers ($2,766/mo), New Rochelle ($2,989/mo).

What percentage of Eastchester residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 19.7% of Eastchester households are renters, while 80.3% are owner-occupied. Eastchester leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Eastchester rent compare to the national average?

Eastchester's median rent of $3,450/mo is $1,488 (76%) above the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within New York, it ranks #28 out of 125 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
26%
AFFORDABLE

At $3,450/mo, rent takes ~26% of Eastchester's median household income ($157,202/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Eastchester 26%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4–10.9%
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