What is the average apartment size in New Paltz?

The average size for a New Paltz, NY apartment is 766 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 New Paltz?

As of Jan / 2026, the average rent in New Paltz is $1,951 per month, a 0.37% decrease from last years average of $1,958.

What is the average apartment size in New Paltz?

The typical apartment in New Paltz offers about 766 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

New Paltz, NY Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in New Paltz?

The typical rent budget in New Paltz ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 44% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in New Paltz?

In New Paltz, 72% of households rent while 28% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: February 21, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in New Paltz is $1,951, a 0.37% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,958.

One-bedroom apartments provide 634 square feet for $1,614, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,231 offer 899 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in New Paltz, NY

Last updated: February 21, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,951	766 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,614	634 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,231	899 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

New Paltz, NY rent trends

Rental prices in New Paltz, NY have decreased by 0.37% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,958 to $1,951.

What's the typical rent budget in New Paltz, NY?

The largest share of rentals in New Paltz, NY (44%) fall between $1,501-$2,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in New Paltz, NY?

1,689 or 72% of the households in New Paltz, NY are renter-occupied while 659 or 28% are owner-occupied.

How New Paltz Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
New Paltz	$1,951
New York City	$5,227
Manhattan	$5,524
Hudson Valley	$2,603
Brooklyn	$4,351
Queens	$4,401
Ithaca	$2,305
Albany	$1,743
Buffalo	$1,419
Poughkeepsie	$2,083
Amityville	$2,932
Kingston, NY	$1,753
Highland, NY	$2,997

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 New Paltz 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.