Monthly Rent Report
Lower East Side Rent Report — March 2026
Asking rents in ZIP 10002, New York City, from 1 listing.
Median 2BR rent in Lower East Side was $5,300 in March 2026, down 11.6% (−$695) from February 2026 and up 0.1% year-over-year. The middle half of 2BR listings asked between $5,300 and $5,300. That puts Lower East Side $153 above the New York City citywide 2BR median of $5,148. The month's figures are based on 1 listing across 1 bedroom category.
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. February 2026 | Vs. March 2025 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2BR | $5,300 | −$695 (-11.6%) | +$5 (+0.1%) | $5,300 – $5,300 | 1 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in March 2026. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
Lower East Side vs. New York City — March 2026
| Bedrooms | Lower East Side Median | NYC Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2BR | $5,300 | $5,148 | +$153 (+3.0%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 85 New York City zip codes with listings in March 2026.