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Yonkers

Pop. 209,978·56th most expensive in New York·Yonkers rents are up 5.4% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$2,754/mo
Year-over-Year
+5.4%
Month-over-Month
-1.6%
vs US Median
+$789
Falling (Monthly)
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Yonkers · $2,754
More expensive than 86% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
48/100
Fairly priced
OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are right about where Yonkers's 10-year trend predicts.

Actual rent
$2,754/mo
Expected by trend
$2,729/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$2,340
1 BR
$2,443
2 BR
$2,703
3 BR
$3,367
4 BR+
$3,635
Research median
$2,703/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
$33,048/yr
At $2,754/mo median
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Rents are climbing (5.4% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+5.4% YoY, -1.6% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Yonkers, NY is roughly split between renters and owners, 35.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
209,978
Median income
$83,549
Median age
39.9
Renters
53.8%
Age distribution
19.6%
23.8%
25.5%
13.5%
17.6%
Under 1819.6%
18–3423.8%
35–5425.5%
55–6413.5%
65+17.6%
Gender
48.4%
51.6%
Male48.4%
Female51.6%
Race & ethnicity
34.6%
16.7%
45.2%
White34.6%
Black16.7%
Hispanic45.2%
Asian5.5%
Education (25+)
16.7%
25.1%
22.5%
35.7%
No HS diploma16.7%
HS diploma25.1%
Some college22.5%
Bachelor's+35.7%
Housing tenure
46.2%
53.8%
Owner46.2%
Renter53.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Yonkers, NY has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,091 → $2,754
up 31.7%
Income
$72,403 → $83,549
up 15.4%
Population
209,730 → 209,978
up 0.1%
Renter share
53.1% → 53.8%
+0.7 pts
Bachelor's+
34.4% → 35.7%
+1.3 pts
Median age
39.1 → 39.9
+0.8 yrs

Since 2021, the typical rent in Yonkers, NY has increased from $2,091 to $2,754, a 31.7% change over five years. Median household income rose from $72,403 to $83,549 between 2021 and 2024, a 15.4% shift. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. Taken together, the five-year picture in Yonkers, NY reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

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By apartment size

Yonkers rent by bedroom count

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

Local insights

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About renting in Yonkers, NY

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Yonkers is $2,754/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $2,340/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,703/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $2,443/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $3,367/mo.

At 40% of local median household income ($83,549/yr), Yonkers ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.4% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Yonkers an affordable city for renters?

Yonkers is considered moderate for renters. At $2,754/mo, rent takes approximately 40% of the local median household income ($83,549/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Yonkers slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Yonkers?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $110,000/year (~$53/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,754/mo in Yonkers. The local median household income is $83,549/yr, meaning the typical Yonkers household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Yonkers?

Rent in Yonkers has increased 5.4% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Which Yonkers neighborhoods have the lowest rent?

The most affordable ZIP codes in Yonkers are 10705 ($2,540/mo), 10704 ($2,709/mo), and 10710 ($2,733/mo). Citywide, the median rent in Yonkers is $2,754/mo.

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

Yonkers is middle-of-the-pack for New York for rent, ranking #56 out of 126 tracked cities at $2,754/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Yonkers?

Eastchester is nearby and more affordable at $2,683/mo, which is $71 less than Yonkers.

What percentage of Yonkers residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 53.8% of Yonkers households are renters, while 46.2% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, Yonkers has a strong rental market.

How does Yonkers rent compare to the national average?

Yonkers's median rent of $2,754/mo is $789 (40%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within New York, it ranks #56 out of 126 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
40%
MODERATE

At $2,754/mo, rent takes ~40% of Yonkers's median household income ($83,549/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Yonkers 40%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4–10.9%
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