How Much Does It Really Cost to Split a 1-Bedroom in NYC?
To split rent in NYC with a roommate in a one-bedroom, plan on three costs. Half the rent. Half of a wall. A few hours of setup. In Brooklyn, a median one-bedroom asks about $3,770 a month. Split two ways, that is $1,885 each. A pressurized wall starts at $2,250, so each person adds $1,125 one time. That math only works if the wall pays for itself. This guide shows the numbers for Brooklyn and Manhattan. It also covers how to divide rent when the rooms are unequal, and when a split one-bedroom is the wrong move. What Does a One-Bedroom Cost Before You Split It? Asking rents vary by source and by month. These two figures come from one source, RentReboot, so the one-bedroom and two-bedroom numbers match up. Manhattan is the September 2026 snapshot. Brooklyn is the July 2026 snapshot. Manhattan: median one-bedroom $4,380, median two-bedroom $6,205. Brooklyn: median one-bedroom $3,770, median two-bedroom $4,250. Other sources land in a similar range, though not on t...
