No-Fee Apartments in NYC (2026)

NYC broker fees typically cost 12-15% of annual rent when paid by the tenant. On a $3,500/month apartment, that is $5,040-$6,300 at lease signing. No-fee apartments shift that cost to the landlord, saving renters thousands. No-fee listings are more common in winter months and in newer luxury buildings.

What to look for in a no-fee NYC apartment

•More common in winter months (December-February) when landlords face vacancies
•Large management companies (Equity Residential, Related, AvalonBay) often offer no-fee directly
•Newer luxury buildings frequently waive broker fees to attract tenants
•The 2024 FARE Act attempted to shift all broker fees legally but enforcement is contested
•Watch for hidden fees that replace the broker fee under different names

Want a deeper dive? Read our full How to Find an Apartment in NYC guide.

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Staten Island (15 neighborhoods)

No-Fee · St. George No-Fee · Snug Harbor No-Fee · Tottenville No-Fee · Great Kills No-Fee · Tompkinsville No-Fee · Stapleton No-Fee · West Brighton No-Fee · New Brighton No-Fee · Mariners Harbor No-Fee · Port Richmond No-Fee · New Dorp No-Fee · Eltingville No-Fee · Dongan Hills No-Fee · Annadale No-Fee · Bulls Head

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No-Fee Apartments in NYC (2026)

What to look for in a no-fee NYC apartment

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