Basic
$74 – $197 each
Customer-supplied rod hung on its brackets with load-rated drywall anchors, leveled, curtains hung

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Install one curtain rod with brackets and anchors (rod supplied by the property owner), including drilling, leveling and hanging curtains.
Install Curtain Rod in New York, New York typically costs $87 to $231 each as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Prices in New York are 18.0% higher than the national average for install curtain rod.
National average: $75 – $200 each
$74 – $197 each
Customer-supplied rod hung on its brackets with load-rated drywall anchors, leveled, curtains hung
$87 – $231 each
Brackets screwed into studs with heavy-duty toggle anchors where no stud lands, laser-leveled and centered over the window, curtains hung
$108 – $289 each
Brackets set high and wide for a taller look, studs with toggle anchors where needed, center support bracket added, curtains hung and dressed
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $37 – $99 | each |
| Labor | labor | $33 – $88 | each |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $9.90 – $26 | each |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $6.60 – $18 | each |
Brushed nickel curtain rod with a round finial and wall bracket
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Find a pro to do thisWrought iron curtain rod and scroll bracket with rings and a curtain panel
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Find a pro to do thisLabor costs in New York run proportionally higher than materials, which may favor material-heavy solutions.
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