Monthly Rent Report
Lower East Side Rent Report — February 2026
Asking rents in ZIP 10002, New York City, from 77 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Lower East Side was $5,825 in February 2026, up 12.1% (+$630) from January 2026 and down 16.5% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $3,981 and $6,500. That puts Lower East Side $2,925 above the New York City citywide 1BR median of $2,900. The month's figures are based on 77 listings across 4 bedroom categories.
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. January 2026 | Vs. February 2025 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $4,348 | −$32 (-0.7%) | +$752 (+20.9%) | $4,075 – $4,774 | 16 |
| 1BR | $5,825 | +$630 (+12.1%) | −$1,155 (-16.5%) | $3,981 – $6,500 | 32 |
| 2BR | $5,995 | −$2,500 (-29.4%) | +$2,696 (+81.7%) | $5,295 – $8,800 | 17 |
| 3BR | $7,295 | −$4,702 (-39.2%) | +$3,300 (+82.6%) | $6,595 – $8,488 | 12 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in February 2026. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
Lower East Side vs. New York City — February 2026
| Bedrooms | Lower East Side Median | NYC Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $4,348 | $2,700 | +$1,648 (+61.0%) |
| 1BR | $5,825 | $2,900 | +$2,925 (+100.9%) |
| 2BR | $5,995 | $3,393 | +$2,603 (+76.7%) |
| 3BR | $7,295 | $3,739 | +$3,557 (+95.1%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 166 New York City zip codes with listings in February 2026.