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NYC Rent Is Rising Again in 2026 — Here’s What Renters Need to Know (Plus Open Housing Lotteries)

Aerial view of New York City residential neighborhood with apartment buildings and brownstones representing the NYC rent market in 2026

NYC rents are rising faster in 2026, with Manhattan median rents at ~,361/month according to StreetEasy. Here’s a market overview plus active affordable housing lotteries you can apply to right now — including deadlines in April 2026.

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