Living in Downtown Manhattan, New York

Monthly rent in USD ($). First-hand contracts come straight from the landlord or housing company. Second-hand contracts are sublets, and they usually cost more.

Within AffordWhere's New York dataset, a one-bedroom here averages about $4,250/month — roughly 18% above the city median, and among the pricier of the 10 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run $5,100 - $5,700/month and three-bedrooms $6,300 - $7,400/month on second-hand contracts. At 5 minutes to the center by metro, it sits closer to the center than most New York areas in the set. On safety it rates 4/5, among the lower-rated in the city. Based on its rent, commute, and the financial, historic, waterfront tags, it may suit renters weighing rent against commute.

Weighing options? For cheaper rent, see Washington Heights.

Rent figures reflect official statistics compiled January 2026. See data sources.

OpenStreetMap maps IKEA Express Shuttle as the nearest rail stop, Vietnam Veterans Plaza as nearby green space and City Acres Market as the nearest supermarket around the Downtown Manhattan reference point. A school and a pharmacy are also mapped within walking distance. It also shows a large number of cafés and restaurants mapped within about 700m of that point.

Amenity data from OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database License (ODbL). The extracted amenity dataset is published under the same license.

How much is rent in Downtown Manhattan, New York?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Downtown Manhattan costs $4,000 - $4,500/month (second-hand contract) or $3,500 - $4,000/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from $5,100 - $5,700/month, and a 3-bedroom from $6,300 - $7,400/month.

Is Downtown Manhattan safe for expats?

Downtown Manhattan has a safety rating of 4/5 (Safe) on our scale. That is one of the higher ratings on the 1-5 scale; as always, check specific streets and visit at different times before signing a lease.

How long is the commute from Downtown Manhattan to New York center?

The commute from Downtown Manhattan to New York city center takes approximately 5 minutes by metro.

What is Downtown Manhattan like to live in?

The financial heart of NYC. Wall Street, historic districts, and waterfront views. In our data it is tagged as financial, historic, waterfront.