City Report · NY

Eastchester

Pop. 20,491·28th most expensive in New York·One of the pricier rental markets in the US

Median rent (all units)

$3,351/mo

Year-over-Year

Stable

Month-over-Month

+2.0%

vs US Median

+$1,419

Reported rents

Rising (Monthly)

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Eastchester · $3,351

More expensive than 95% of US cities · National median $1,932/mo

Affordability

26% of income

AFFORDABLE

0%30% benchmark60%+

At $3,351/mo, rent takes about 26% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford

$134,000/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 $3,351 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

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

From the history

What the numbers show

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($157,202) is $3,930 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 3-bedroom ($3,840); a 4-bedroom is $4,140.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for Eastchester. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$40,212/yr

At $3,351/mo median

Rent Market Meter

Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are climbing (0.0% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +2.0% 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

Can you afford rent in Eastchester on your salary?

At $3,351/mo, how Eastchester rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

Registered Nurse

Avg $107,707/yr · Rent = 37.3% income

stretched

Elementary School Teacher

Avg $76,471/yr · Rent = 52.6% income

severely rent-burdened

Police Officer

Avg $88,088/yr · Rent = 45.6% income

rent-burdened

Software Developer

Avg $157,445/yr · Rent = 25.5% income

affordable

Lawyer

Avg $201,176/yr · Rent = 20% income

very comfortable

Firefighter

Avg $71,603/yr · Rent = 56.2% income

severely rent-burdened

Truck Driver

Avg $64,649/yr · Rent = 62.2% income

severely rent-burdened

Electrician

Avg $79,686/yr · Rent = 50.5% income

severely rent-burdened

By apartment size

Eastchester rent by bedroom count

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

Local insights

Tips for renters in Eastchester

About renting in Eastchester, NY

Last updated: October 17, 2026

The median rent in Eastchester is $3,351/mo as of October 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

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 $134,000/year (about $64/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,351/mo in Eastchester. The local median household income is $157,202/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in Eastchester?

Rent in Eastchester has been roughly flat over the past year, a 0.0% change.

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

Eastchester is one of the pricier among New York cities for rent, ranking #28 of 121 tracked cities at $3,351/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Eastchester?

Nearby cities with lower median rent than Eastchester ($3,351/mo) include Mount Vernon ($2,639/mo), Yonkers ($2,765/mo), and New Rochelle ($2,995/mo).

Income Affordability

26%

AFFORDABLE

At $3,351/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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