Average Rent in Kingston, NY↑ Rents rising 5.7% YoY🔺 5th priciest in NY

Kingston, NY has rental prices ranging from $1,370/month to $2,466/month in 2025, depending on unit size. The typical 1-bedroom apartment rents for $1,371/month, near the national average. With a median household income of $81,804/year, spending $1,371/month on a 1-bedroom represents 20% of gross income — within the recommended 30% threshold.

How Kingston Compares

With an average 2-bedroom rent of $1,799/month, Kingston ranks #5 most expensive of the 41 cities tracked in New York — pricier than 96% of all US cities in our data.

The Kingston Rental Market

The Kingston, NY area has a population of about 182,109 and 30% of households renting rather than owning. That is close to the US average renter share of ~34%.

Rent Trends

2-bedroom rents in Kingston, NY have risen by $97/month (5.7%) over the past year, from $1,702 to $1,799. This modest growth is consistent with broader inflationary trends seen across US rental markets.

Affordability

To afford a 1-bedroom apartment in Kingston, NY without exceeding the 30% housing cost guideline, a renter needs an annual income of approximately $54,840. The local median household income of $81,804 exceeds that threshold by $26,964, making Kingston relatively accessible compared to local wages.

Neighborhoods

Home values — and by extension rent levels — vary significantly across Kingston's neighborhoods. Among the highest-value areas are East Kingston ($238,092 median home value), Lincoln Park ($347,413 median home value), Hillside ($552,730 median home value). Renters on a tighter budget may find better value in less central neighborhoods or in adjacent metros with lower overall rent levels.

Is Kingston, NY Affordable?

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