What is the median no-fee rent in New York City?

The current median no-fee asking rent in New York City is $2,500/mo, based on 5,629 priced no-fee listings in the NoFeeNest database.

How much do renters save by skipping a broker fee in New York City?

Using the current median rent, skipping a broker fee saves about $2,500 for a one-month fee or about $3,900 for a 13% annual-rent fee.

Cheapest no-fee neighborhoods in New York City in 2026

Name: New York City no-fee rental data
Creator: NoFeeNest

Direct answer: In New York City, NoFeeNest currently tracks 6,167 no-fee rentals with 5,629 priced listings. The median asking rent is $2,500/mo, with a typical range of $1,500 to $3,750. Skipping a broker fee saves about $2,500 to $3,900 upfront.

No-fee listings	6,167
Priced listings	5,629
Median asking rent	$2,500/mo
Typical range	$1,500-$3,750/mo
Broker fee skipped	$2,500-$3,900

Direct answer: The cheapest no-fee areas in New York City in the current NoFeeNest dataset are Harlem, SUNSET PARK BROOKLYN, Kensington. These areas have median no-fee asking rents from $720/mo, using only neighborhoods with at least three priced listings.

Metric	Current data
Harlem	$720/mo median (3 listings)
SUNSET PARK BROOKLYN	$950/mo median (3 listings)
Kensington	$1,000/mo median (3 listings)
Bed Stuy	$1,050/mo median (3 listings)
Elmhurst, by Junction Blvd.	$1,189/mo median (5 listings)

Budget search notes

Neighborhood names come from listing location text, so they should be treated as practical search signals rather than official boundary definitions. Very low prices can be legitimate rooms or sublets, but they can also be scam signals; verify the owner and tour before paying.

Next steps: browse no-fee rentals in New York City, compare rent prices, and estimate move-in costs.