There are two main types of short-term housing in New York: sublets directly from individual apartment tenants and short-term housing through providers that manage buildings or networks of furnished apartments.
As of February 2025, the average rent in Bronx, NY is $1,626 per month.
As of Q3 2024, the average roommate rent in New York City is $1,540 per month. The cheapest borough is the Bronx, at $1,134, followed by Queens ($1,254), Brooklyn ($1,499), and Manhattan ($1,891), which is the most expensive. Neither Spare Room nor Realtor tracks the fifth borough, Staten Island.
Get the Full Story Andrew Barrocas, the CEO of MNS, attributes the increase in Bronx rent prices to the influx of new housing by large developers, referencing Brookfield Properties and RXR Realty. “We had a lot of large developers go into (the Bronx) looking to build luxury products,” Barrocas said.
For month-to-month tenants, a landlord must provide at least 30 days' notice if the tenant has lived in the property for less than a year, 60 days if they have lived there for one to two years, and 90 days if they have lived there for more than two years.
Under the new Good Cause Eviction law, New Yorkers have the right to continue living in their homes without fear of unreasonable eviction or extreme rent increases. In many situations, tenants of market rate housing will now be covered by more expansive protections. Read below for details.
New York City rent stabilized tenants are entitled to receive a fully executed copy of their signed lease from their landlords within 30 days of the landlord's receipt of the lease signed by the tenant. The lease's beginning and ending dates must be stated.
In conclusion, as a tenant without a lease agreement, you still have rights and protections under the law. Your landlord has the obligation to provide a safe living environment, make necessary repairs, provide basic utilities, and follow eviction laws.
Under NYS law (RPAPL § 768), an illegal eviction is defined as an attempt by a landlord to remove a tenant without going to court. This is a misdemeanor crime in New York State, and landlords who attempt to unlawfully evict a tenant may face arrest and prosecution.
Here's what you need to know for most tenants who don't have a lease: You must give a 30-Day Notice The tenant must either a). Owe rent or b). Have been given a month's notice to move out.