Asking rents in ZIP 10002, New York City, from 576 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Lower East Side was $5,225 in September 2025, down 17.0% (−$1,071) from August 2025 and down 8.3% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $3,990 and $5,896. That puts Lower East Side $2,443 above the New York City citywide 1BR median of $2,782. The month's figures are based on 576 listings across 12 bedroom categories.
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. August 2025 | Vs. September 2024 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $4,346 | +$546 (+14.4%) | +$776 (+21.7%) | $4,346 – $4,346 | 1 |
| Studio | $4,100 | +$300 (+7.9%) | +$530 (+14.8%) | $3,496 – $4,481 | 102 |
| 1BR | $5,225 | −$1,071 (-17.0%) | −$470 (-8.3%) | $3,990 – $5,896 | 174 |
| 1BR | $5,857 | −$439 (-7.0%) | +$162 (+2.8%) | $5,857 – $5,857 | 1 |
| 2BR | $8,645 | +$2,745 (+46.5%) | +$2,050 (+31.1%) | $7,123 – $9,194 | 4 |
| 2BR | $7,248 | +$1,348 (+22.8%) | +$652 (+9.9%) | $4,995 – $8,495 | 152 |
| 3BR | $7,500 | +$1,701 (+29.3%) | −$800 (-9.6%) | $6,996 – $9,581 | 68 |
| 3BR | $7,500 | +$1,701 (+29.3%) | −$800 (-9.6%) | $6,984 – $9,444 | 52 |
| 4BR | $10,200 | +$755 (+8.0%) | +$1,705 (+20.1%) | $9,870 – $10,250 | 12 |
| 4BR | $10,225 | +$780 (+8.3%) | +$1,730 (+20.4%) | $8,595 – $10,500 | 8 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in September 2025. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
| Bedrooms | Lower East Side Median | NYC Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $4,346 | $2,825 | +$1,521 (+53.8%) |
| Studio | $4,100 | $2,825 | +$1,275 (+45.1%) |
| 1BR | $5,225 | $2,782 | +$2,443 (+87.8%) |
| 1BR | $5,857 | $2,782 | +$3,075 (+110.5%) |
| 2BR | $8,645 | $3,300 | +$5,345 (+162.0%) |
| 2BR | $7,248 | $3,300 | +$3,948 (+119.6%) |
| 3BR | $7,500 | $3,794 | +$3,706 (+97.7%) |
| 3BR | $7,500 | $3,794 | +$3,706 (+97.7%) |
| 4BR | $10,200 | $4,800 | +$5,400 (+112.5%) |
| 4BR | $10,225 | $4,800 | +$5,425 (+113.0%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 175 New York City zip codes with listings in September 2025.