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Kingston

Pop. 23,911·74th most expensive in New York·Rental market data updated monthly for Kingston, NY
Median rent (all units)
$2,019/mo
Year-over-Year
-0.3%
Month-over-Month
+0.3%
vs US Median
+$54
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Kingston · $2,019
More expensive than 60% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
61/100
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Rents are 5% below what Kingston's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent
$2,019/mo
Expected by trend
$2,134/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,360
1 BR
$1,360
2 BR
$1,780
3 BR
$2,250
4 BR+
$2,440
Research median
$1,780/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$24,228/yr
At $2,019/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (-0.3% YoY, +0.3% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Kingston, NY is roughly split between renters and owners, 32.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
23,911
Median income
$68,186
Median age
37.2
Renters
51.6%
Age distribution
21%
24.5%
25.9%
16.9%
Under 1821%
18–3424.5%
35–5425.9%
55–6411.6%
65+16.9%
Gender
50.2%
49.8%
Male50.2%
Female49.8%
Race & ethnicity
63%
12.8%
15.9%
White63%
Black12.8%
Hispanic15.9%
Asian3%
Other5.4%
Education (25+)
28.4%
27.4%
32.6%
No HS diploma11.6%
HS diploma28.4%
Some college27.4%
Bachelor's+32.6%
Housing tenure
48.4%
51.6%
Owner48.4%
Renter51.6%

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

2023 vs 2026

How Kingston, NY has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,689 → $2,019
up 19.5%
Income
$58,840 → $68,186
up 15.9%
Population
23,972 → 23,911
down 0.3%
Renter share
54.2% → 51.6%
-2.6 pts
Bachelor's+
26.6% → 32.6%
+6.0 pts
Median age
36.4 → 37.2
+0.8 yrs

Five years ago, renters in Kingston, NY paid around $1,689 a month. That figure now sits near $2,019, up 19.5% from the 2023 baseline. Census figures show median household income at $68,186 today, compared with $58,840 five years earlier. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. The renter share has eased from 54.2% to 51.6%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 26.6% to 32.6% across the same window. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2023.

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Kingston rent by bedroom count

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

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About renting in Kingston, NY

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Kingston is $2,019/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,360/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,780/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,360/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,250/mo.

At 36% of local median household income ($68,186/yr), Kingston ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 0.3% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Kingston an affordable city for renters?

Kingston is considered moderate for renters. At $2,019/mo, rent takes approximately 36% of the local median household income ($68,186/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Kingston slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Kingston?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $81,000/year (~$39/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,019/mo in Kingston. The local median household income is $68,186/yr, meaning the typical Kingston household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Kingston?

Rent in Kingston has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.3% change year over year as of July 2026.

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

Kingston is middle-of-the-pack for New York for rent, ranking #74 out of 126 tracked cities at $2,019/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Kingston?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Kingston ($2,019/mo): Catskill ($1,831/mo), Poughkeepsie ($1,865/mo).

What percentage of Kingston residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 51.6% of Kingston households are renters, while 48.4% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, Kingston has a strong rental market.

How does Kingston rent compare to the national average?

Kingston's median rent of $2,019/mo is $54 (3%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within New York, it ranks #74 out of 126 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
36%
MODERATE

At $2,019/mo, rent takes ~36% of Kingston's median household income ($68,186/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Kingston 36%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4–10.9%
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