Monthly Rent Report
Lower East Side Rent Report — November 2025
Asking rents in ZIP 10002, New York City, from 36 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Lower East Side was $3,300 in November 2025, down 52.8% (−$3,695) from October 2025 and up 3.3% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $3,000 and $4,600. That puts Lower East Side $700 above the New York City citywide 1BR median of $2,600. The month's figures are based on 36 listings across 6 bedroom categories.
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. October 2025 | Vs. November 2024 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $4,755 | +$1,256 (+35.9%) | −$801 (-14.4%) | $4,755 – $4,755 | 1 |
| 1BR | $3,300 | −$3,695 (-52.8%) | +$105 (+3.3%) | $3,000 – $4,600 | 25 |
| 2BR | $4,499 | $0 (0.0%) | −$401 (-8.2%) | $4,499 – $4,499 | 1 |
| 3BR | $5,945 | −$5,250 (-46.9%) | −$1,555 (-20.7%) | $5,770 – $6,120 | 2 |
| 4BR | $9,500 | −$425 (-4.3%) | +$4,505 (+90.2%) | $7,250 – $9,500 | 6 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in November 2025. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
Lower East Side vs. New York City — November 2025
| Bedrooms | Lower East Side Median | NYC Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $4,755 | $2,604 | +$2,151 (+82.6%) |
| 1BR | $3,300 | $2,600 | +$700 (+26.9%) |
| 2BR | $4,499 | $3,004 | +$1,496 (+49.8%) |
| 3BR | $5,945 | $3,648 | +$2,298 (+63.0%) |
| 4BR | $9,500 | $4,300 | +$5,200 (+120.9%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 173 New York City zip codes with listings in November 2025.