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The Sky’s the Limit: Manhattan Rent Soars to New Heights

Despite the pandemic affecting Manhattan's population, the average rent has soared by 30% since 2019.

Dominic CatacorabyDominic Catacora
August 11, 2023
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The Sky's the Limit: Manhattan Rent Soars to New Heights

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What’s going on:     

The bustling borough of Manhattan witnessed a record high in rental prices in July, with the average monthly rent being $5,588 — marking a 9% increase from the previous year, according to CNBC. Despite the pandemic contributing to the decrease in Manhattan’s population, the average rent has risen by 30% since 2019.  

This uptick in rental prices has been attributed to factors such as higher interest rates, a decrease in apartments available in the rental market, the influx of younger workers post-pandemic, and the popularity of Airbnb units. Even though there’s been a reportedly larger inventory of apartments for rent (a reported 11% in July), the number of new leases signed has gone down by 6% compared to the previous year. 

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Why it matters:  

The rental rates in Manhattan defy the predictions of some analysts, given the population flow and higher adoption of remote work leading to under-occupied offices in the area. These escalating rental prices impact not only the tenants, but landlords as well.  

The data also shows that patterns in the rental market are changing, with high interest rates affecting buying decisions — causing many potential buyers to rent instead. This also highlights how external factors like work-from-home norms and the rise of platforms like Airbnb can influence traditional real estate patterns. 

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How it’ll impact the future of work:  

If rents continue to increase, it could encourage workers to explore remote or hybrid work arrangements, leading to further decentralization of NYC’s workforce. The rise in the city’s rental prices might also make Manhattan less appealing to younger workers in the long run, possibly affecting the demographics of the borough. Businesses might rethink their physical footprints in such high-rent areas and will likely consider hybrid or entirely remote operational models to cut down costs. 

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Dominic Catacora

Dominic Catacora is a Staff Writer for Allwork.space. He is based in Pittsburgh, PA. He graduated from Radford University in 2017 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Media Studies - Journalism. He has previously covered the Historic Triangle as a journalist living in Williamsburg, Va, and is now focused on writing related to the future of work.

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