Monthly Rent Report
East Village Rent Report — February 2026
Asking rents in ZIP 10003, New York City, from 123 listings.
Median 1BR rent in East Village was $6,500 in February 2026, down 0.2% (−$10) from January 2026 and up 39.0% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $6,500 and $6,500. That puts East Village $3,600 above the New York City citywide 1BR median of $2,900. The month's figures are based on 123 listings across 5 bedroom categories.
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. January 2026 | Vs. February 2025 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $4,684 | +$139 (+3.1%) | +$1,484 (+46.4%) | $4,375 – $4,890 | 71 |
| 1BR | $6,500 | −$10 (-0.2%) | +$1,823 (+39.0%) | $6,500 – $6,500 | 1 |
| 2BR | $6,295 | −$2,885 (-31.4%) | +$2,845 (+82.5%) | $5,873 – $9,760 | 47 |
| 3BR | $5,200 | −$11,300 (-68.5%) | −$1,500 (-22.4%) | $5,200 – $5,200 | 1 |
| 4BR | $11,000 | +$3,005 (+37.6%) | +$5,505 (+100.2%) | $10,900 – $11,250 | 3 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in February 2026. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
East Village vs. New York City — February 2026
| Bedrooms | East Village Median | NYC Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $4,684 | $2,700 | +$1,984 (+73.5%) |
| 1BR | $6,500 | $2,900 | +$3,600 (+124.1%) |
| 2BR | $6,295 | $3,393 | +$2,903 (+85.6%) |
| 3BR | $5,200 | $3,739 | +$1,462 (+39.1%) |
| 4BR | $11,000 | $4,500 | +$6,500 (+144.4%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 166 New York City zip codes with listings in February 2026.