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Newburgh

Pop. 28,519·78th most expensive in New York·Rental market data updated monthly for Newburgh, NY
Median rent (all units)
$1,925/mo
Year-over-Year
+2.1%
Month-over-Month
-2.9%
vs US Median
-$40
Falling (Monthly)
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Newburgh · $1,925
More expensive than 54% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
69/100
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Rents are 9% below what Newburgh's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent
$1,925/mo
Expected by trend
$2,123/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,200
1 BR
$1,370
2 BR
$1,750
3 BR
$2,230
4 BR+
$2,410
Research median
$1,750/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
$23,100/yr
At $1,925/mo median
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (up only 2.1% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+2.1% YoY, -2.9% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Newburgh, NY is majority renter-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 19.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
28,519
Median income
$56,960
Median age
33.6
Renters
65.2%
Age distribution
23.7%
27.9%
25.1%
13.6%
Under 1823.7%
18–3427.9%
35–5425.1%
55–649.6%
65+13.6%
Gender
46.7%
53.3%
Male46.7%
Female53.3%
Race & ethnicity
27.4%
25.5%
49.1%
White27.4%
Black25.5%
Hispanic49.1%
Asian0.5%
Education (25+)
21.5%
34.6%
24.1%
19.8%
No HS diploma21.5%
HS diploma34.6%
Some college24.1%
Bachelor's+19.8%
Housing tenure
34.8%
65.2%
Owner34.8%
Renter65.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Newburgh, NY has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,428 → $1,925
up 34.8%
Income
$47,952 → $56,960
up 18.8%
Population
28,834 → 28,519
down 1.1%
Renter share
65.1% → 65.2%
+0.1 pts
Bachelor's+
19.6% → 19.8%
+0.2 pts
Median age
31.3 → 33.6
+2.3 yrs

The median rent in Newburgh, NY stood at $1,428 in 2021 and currently runs about $1,925, reflecting a 34.8% increase over the period. On the earnings side, the typical household in Newburgh, NY now reports about $56,960, up from $47,952 in 2021. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has contracted by 1.1% since 2021, moving from about 28,834 residents to roughly 28,519. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and Newburgh, NY reflects that arc in its own way.

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By apartment size

Newburgh rent by bedroom count

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

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About renting in Newburgh, NY

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Newburgh is $1,925/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,200/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,750/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,370/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,230/mo.

At 41% of local median household income ($56,960/yr), Newburgh ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.1% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Newburgh an affordable city for renters?

Newburgh is considered stretched for renters. At $1,925/mo, rent takes approximately 41% of the local median household income ($56,960/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Newburgh significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

How much income do you need to rent in Newburgh?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $77,000/year (~$37/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,925/mo in Newburgh. The local median household income is $56,960/yr, meaning the typical Newburgh household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Newburgh?

Rent in Newburgh has increased 2.1% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

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

Newburgh is middle-of-the-pack for New York for rent, ranking #78 out of 126 tracked cities at $1,925/mo.

What percentage of Newburgh residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 65.2% of Newburgh households are renters, while 34.8% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, Newburgh has a strong rental market.

How does Newburgh rent compare to the national average?

Newburgh's median rent of $1,925/mo is $40 (2%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within New York, it ranks #78 out of 126 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
41%
STRETCHED

At $1,925/mo, rent takes ~41% of Newburgh's median household income ($56,960/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Newburgh 41%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4–10.9%
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