Monthly Rent Report
Lower East Side Rent Report — January 2026
Asking rents in ZIP 10002, New York City, from 63 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Lower East Side was $5,195 in January 2026, up 11.7% (+$545) from December 2025 and down 25.6% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $4,371 and $5,825. That puts Lower East Side $2,410 above the New York City citywide 1BR median of $2,785. The month's figures are based on 63 listings across 5 bedroom categories.
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. December 2025 | Vs. January 2025 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $4,380 | +$1,481 (+51.1%) | +$1,045 (+31.3%) | $4,200 – $4,800 | 13 |
| 1BR | $5,195 | +$545 (+11.7%) | −$1,785 (-25.6%) | $4,371 – $5,825 | 22 |
| 2BR | $8,495 | +$3,595 (+73.4%) | +$1,800 (+26.9%) | $7,300 – $10,150 | 19 |
| 3BR | $11,998 | +$4,798 (+66.6%) | +$6,244 (+108.5%) | $7,271 – $13,781 | 8 |
| 4BR | $7,500 | −$2,300 (-23.5%) | −$900 (-10.7%) | $7,500 – $7,500 | 1 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in January 2026. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
Lower East Side vs. New York City — January 2026
| Bedrooms | Lower East Side Median | NYC Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $4,380 | $2,625 | +$1,755 (+66.9%) |
| 1BR | $5,195 | $2,785 | +$2,410 (+86.5%) |
| 2BR | $8,495 | $3,250 | +$5,245 (+161.4%) |
| 3BR | $11,998 | $3,700 | +$8,298 (+224.3%) |
| 4BR | $7,500 | $4,111 | +$3,389 (+82.4%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 176 New York City zip codes with listings in January 2026.