Monthly Rent Report
Lower East Side Rent Report — December 2025
Asking rents in ZIP 10002, New York City, from 231 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Lower East Side was $4,650 in December 2025, up 40.9% (+$1,350) from November 2025 and up 2.0% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $3,400 and $5,600. That puts Lower East Side $2,258 above the New York City citywide 1BR median of $2,393. The month's figures are based on 231 listings across 5 bedroom categories.
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. November 2025 | Vs. December 2024 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,899 | −$1,856 (-39.0%) | −$696 (-19.4%) | $2,899 – $2,899 | 1 |
| 1BR | $4,650 | +$1,350 (+40.9%) | +$90 (+2.0%) | $3,400 – $5,600 | 161 |
| 2BR | $4,900 | +$401 (+8.9%) | −$3,050 (-38.4%) | $4,900 – $4,900 | 1 |
| 3BR | $7,200 | +$1,255 (+21.1%) | +$1,600 (+28.6%) | $5,798 – $8,123 | 55 |
| 4BR | $9,800 | +$300 (+3.2%) | +$2,300 (+30.7%) | $8,000 – $10,200 | 13 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in December 2025. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
Lower East Side vs. New York City — December 2025
| Bedrooms | Lower East Side Median | NYC Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,899 | $2,567 | +$332 (+12.9%) |
| 1BR | $4,650 | $2,393 | +$2,258 (+94.4%) |
| 2BR | $4,900 | $3,100 | +$1,800 (+58.1%) |
| 3BR | $7,200 | $3,600 | +$3,600 (+100.0%) |
| 4BR | $9,800 | $4,550 | +$5,250 (+115.4%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 174 New York City zip codes with listings in December 2025.