Rent an event venue in New York, NY

Residents of New York City—also known as the Big Apple, the City That Never Sleeps, The City So Nice They Named It Twice, and many more nicknames—have an impressive selection of event venues to choose from in and around the city’s five boroughs. Whether you’re planning a personal event, a professional gathering, a charity event, or some sort of live performance, you’ll have plenty of suitable locations at your disposal. And using the platform’s many detailed search filters, you can narrow your search results down based on your budget, specific amenities that are must-haves at your event, included indoor/outdoor spaces, number of guests, the date and time of your event, and much more.
The fact that New York City dates all the way back to 1624, when the colony of New Amsterdam was founded, means there are literally 400 years of history to explore across the city’s densely populated 300+ square miles. You’ll find countless examples of historic architecture, some of which are even available for rent as event spaces through Peerspace. For instance, this historic architectural marvel of a townhouse in the East Village was a theater and dance hall in 1905, and has hosted important figures like queens, US presidents, rock stars, and Hollywood celebrities. And this mansion with vast open event space on the Upper East Side is one of many historic mansions you can rent in and around NYC.
But history isn’t the only thing that sets New York City’s architecture apart. The city is equally renowned for its modern/contemporary buildings, like the rebuilt One World Trade Center and the One Chase Manhattan Plaza skyscraper in the Financial District. You can rent modern and modernized spaces like this Tribeca modern industrial with an amazing glass floor and other contemporary features, or this modern Chelsea loft right near Penn Station and Madison Square Garden.
There are more than 2,000 New York City event spaces for rent on Peerspace, which could present a challenge in terms of finding the perfect locations for your event needs. After we complete our overview of what to know about NYC event spaces, we’ll leverage our inside scoop on event spaces and more to provide several great examples of the kinds of venues the city has to offer, from high-end options that cost more than $1000 per hour to affordable options that are well under $200 hourly. Make sure to take advantage of the platform’s numerous detailed filters to save time by ensuring your search results are as useful and targeted as possible.

New York City is made up of five boroughs: Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island. Within these boroughs are dozens of neighborhoods, each of which offers unique features and rich history and culture that set them apart.
Thankfully, four out of the five boroughs are accessible via NYC’s extensive subway system—only Staten Island isn’t connected to the subway, which means that it is only accessible via the free Staten Island Ferry from Manhattan, but relatively few Peerspace event venues are located on Staten Island.
Manhattan is the most expensive of the five boroughs, and the Upper East Side is its fanciest neighborhood, but there are numerous neighborhoods throughout the borough with different vibes. Harlem is known for its rich cultural history (think of the Harlem Renaissance, for example). Buses and subway lines provide extensive coverage across the borough, including the A, C, 1, 2, and 3 trains.
Brooklyn neighborhoods are also diverse, including the vibrant arts scenes of Williamsburg and Greenpoint (with plenty of galleries for rent as event spaces), the beautiful tree-lined streets and brownstones of neighborhoods like Bed Stuy and Park Slope, and the seaside industrial feel of Red Hook. There are also plenty of train lines to access them, including the L, G, F, and R trains. You’ll find a better selection of outdoor event venues here than in Manhattan.
Queens includes Astoria, which is famous for its diverse food scene and more, and Flushing, which is a bustling neighborhood with a large Chinatown (much bigger than Manhattan’s Chinatown). The 7 train links Queens to Manhattan and beyond.
The Bronx includes the South Bronx, which is known for being the birthplace of hip-hop and more, as well as Riverdale, which has a more suburban feel than most of NYC. The Bronx’s main train lines include the 4, B, and D trains.

New York City has a temperate climate that can get extremely hot and humid in the summer, and extremely cold and snowy in the winter. In the winter, from as early as November to as late as March, temperatures can drop below freezing and snowstorms can disrupt day-to-day activities—choose an indoor venue during this season. Spring lasts from March to May and is a lovely respite with milder temperatures that are ideal for outdoor events, but frequent rain showers can make contingency plans necessary for events.
Summer lasts from June to August and is hot and humid, with temperatures often exceeding 90 degrees F and necessitating plenty of hydration and shade for outdoor events. Ensure that whichever indoor venue you choose for a summertime event has adequate air conditioning. Fall runs from September to November and has cooler, more comfortable weather, as well as colorful foliage on display in the city’s many beautiful parks. It’s a popular season for outdoor gatherings for that reason.

New York City is notorious for its exorbitant cost of living—not only is it one of the most expensive cities in the United States, but also in the world as a whole. This is particularly true of housing costs, which are a whopping 80 percent higher than the national average, while the overall cost of living is about 27 percent higher than the US average. Worldwide, NYC is tied with Geneva as the third most expensive city, second only to Zurich and Singapore.
All this is to say that you can expect NYC Peerspaces to be more expensive on average than those of most other cities. However, there are still plenty of high-quality event space options that are more affordable than the NYC average, most of which are located outside Manhattan in Brooklyn, Queens, and the Bronx. For instance, although this Manhattan loft costs $1400 per hour to rent, this loft in Brooklyn is only $325 per hour.
Among the thousands of event spaces for rent across New York City, there are dozens of options that cost more than $1000 per hour to rent, but also more than 450 event spaces that are less than $100 per hour to rent. An estimated average cost for all event spaces in NYC might be about $150 per hour, but with an incredibly wide range from the low to the high end—there’s something that’ll work for just about every budget.

To help you get started as you search for the ideal event space for rent in NYC, here are a few of our top choices:

• This chic, old school loft with lots of natural light is the embodiment of a classic NYC loft space, with 2,200 square feet of space accommodating up to 100 people at a time. As Manhattan event venues go, it’s a mid-range option in terms of cost, at $240 per hour (with a four hour minimum rental period). This event space in Soho offers a full kitchen, speakers (DJs and amplified music are allowed), soaring 12-foot ceilings, brick walls, and wood floors. The hosts of this space describe it as an ideal fit for events like dinners, receptions, and fitness-related gatherings like yoga or dance classes.
• If you’re working with a generous budget for your event, consider renting this upscale, private loft in Flatiron with a whole host of amenities: a full sound system for DJs, custom lighting, a dance floor, pool table, a full bar, and even included staffing (event manager, bartender, bar-back, and lobby host) and cleaning services. At 2,500 square feet, this Midtown event space in NYC takes up a full floor of the building in which it’s located. In other words, although it’s costly at $500 per hour, you get what you pay for at this location and can absolutely throw the event of your dreams for up to 120 people at this mind-blowing loft.
• This unique event space and pop up storefront in Williamsburg, Brooklyn is situated inside Rosa 386 on Metropolitan Avenue, easily accessible from anywhere in Brooklyn or Manhattan. The historic building boasts a restored antique facade with large glass windows. When you step inside, you’ll find an 1,100 square foot storefront with custom barnwood tables and other tasteful furniture and decor that lend the space plenty of character. There’s also a Bluetooth sound system with six Bose speakers so you can play your choice of music at your event. In the back, there’s a secret garden of 1,500 square feet, which includes two stages and a willow tree, walls covered in roses and ivy, and more.
• This townhouse on the Upper East Side of Manhattan offers a mixture of the traditional and the modern, all in an incredibly luxurious environment. With five stories of space and a triple wide garden in the back measuring 30 by 58 feet, as many as 150 guests can utilize the space comfortably. There’s even a basketball court and an elevator, and all of the entertaining spaces (kitchen, dining room, living room, garden and powder room) are all on the same level. Keep in mind, however, that the hosts don’t allow private events here—only corporate events can be hosted at this particular location.