Asking rents in ZIP 10002, New York City, from 15 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Lower East Side was $6,995 in October 2025, up 19.4% (+$1,138) from September 2025 and up 32.2% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $6,995 and $6,995. That puts Lower East Side $4,245 above the New York City citywide 1BR median of $2,750. The month's figures are based on 15 listings across 6 bedroom categories.
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. September 2025 | Vs. October 2024 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,499 | −$601 (-14.7%) | −$796 (-18.5%) | $3,499 – $3,499 | 1 |
| 1BR | $6,995 | +$1,138 (+19.4%) | +$1,703 (+32.2%) | $6,995 – $6,995 | 1 |
| 2BR | $4,499 | −$4,146 (-48.0%) | +$1,200 (+36.4%) | $4,499 – $4,499 | 1 |
| 3BR | $11,195 | +$3,695 (+49.3%) | +$5,900 (+111.4%) | $11,195 – $11,195 | 1 |
| 4BR | $9,925 | −$300 (-2.9%) | +$4,930 (+98.7%) | $8,649 – $10,200 | 10 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in October 2025. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
| Bedrooms | Lower East Side Median | NYC Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,499 | $2,707 | +$792 (+29.3%) |
| 1BR | $6,995 | $2,750 | +$4,245 (+154.4%) |
| 2BR | $4,499 | $3,271 | +$1,229 (+37.6%) |
| 3BR | $11,195 | $3,700 | +$7,495 (+202.6%) |
| 4BR | $9,925 | $4,498 | +$5,428 (+120.7%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 175 New York City zip codes with listings in October 2025.