What is the average apartment size in Roosevelt Island, Manhattan, NY?

The average size for a Roosevelt Island, Manhattan, NY apartment is 820 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Roosevelt Island?

As of Jan / 2026, the average rent in Roosevelt Island is $4,267 per month, a 4.99% increase from last years average of $4,065.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Roosevelt Island?

In Roosevelt Island, studios rent for $3,467 per month, one-bedroom units average $3,768 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $4,273 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $7,240 per month

What is the average apartment size in Roosevelt Island?

The typical apartment in Roosevelt Island offers about 820 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Roosevelt Island?

Studio apartments in Roosevelt Island average 521 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 718 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 959 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,579 sq. ft.

Roosevelt Island, Manhattan, NY Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Roosevelt Island?

The typical rent budget in Roosevelt Island ranges from $3,000 to per month, with 92% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Roosevelt Island?

In Roosevelt Island, 79% of households rent while 21% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: February 24, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Roosevelt Island is $4,267, a 4.99% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $4,065.

Studio Apartments at $3,467 offer the most budget-friendly option with 521 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 718 square feet for $3,768, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $4,273 offer 959 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,579 sq ft) for $7,240, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Roosevelt Island, Manhattan, NY

Last updated: February 24, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$4,267	820 sq. ft.
Studio	$3,467	521 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$3,768	718 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$4,273	959 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$7,240	1,579 sq. ft.

Roosevelt Island, Manhattan, NY rent trends

Rental prices in Roosevelt Island, Manhattan, NY have increased by 4.99% over the past year. The average rent moved from $4,065 to $4,267.

What's the typical rent budget in Roosevelt Island, Manhattan, NY?

The largest share of rentals in Roosevelt Island, Manhattan, NY (92%) fall between $3,000- per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Roosevelt Island, Manhattan, NY?

3,785 or 79% of the households in Roosevelt Island, Manhattan, NY are renter-occupied while 996 or 21% are owner-occupied.

Most affordable neighborhoods in Roosevelt Island?

Washington Heights $2,741/month

Inwood $2,815/month

Harlem $3,315/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $5,524/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Roosevelt Island?

Sutton Place $6,590/month

Carnegie Hill $7,049/month

Lincoln Square $7,834/month

These neighborhoods typically command higher rents due to location, amenities, and demand.

Average Rent in Manhattan, NY By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Lincoln Square	$7,834
Carnegie Hill	$7,049
Sutton Place	$6,590
Greenwich Village	$6,554
TriBeCa	$6,506
Lenox Hill	$6,471
NoHo	$6,410
NoMad	$6,403
West Village	$6,200
East Village	$6,028
Yorkville	$5,929
Flatiron District	$5,836
Battery Park City	$5,787
Lower East Side	$5,778
Financial District	$5,667
Gramercy Park	$5,605
Manhattan Valley	$5,499
Central Midtown	$5,412
Chelsea	$5,407
Upper West Side	$5,361
Kips Bay	$5,311
Murray Hill	$5,231
Theatre District - Times Square	$5,178
Clinton - Hell's Kitchen	$5,048
Turtle Bay	$5,003
Central Park South	$4,807
Garment District	$4,745
Koreatown	$4,673
Roosevelt Island	$4,267
East Harlem	$4,028
Harlem	$3,315
Inwood	$2,815
Washington Heights	$2,741

Manhattan | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Roosevelt Island is 26% lower than in Battery Park City

$4,267

Roosevelt Island rent is the same as Manhattan average

Average Rent $4,267

$5,787

Battery Park City rent is 36% higher than Manhattan average

Average Rent $5,787

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Roosevelt Island apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.