Monthly Rent Report
Midtown Rent Report — March 2026
Asking rents in ZIP 10018, New York City, from 6 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Midtown was $4,302 in March 2026, down 9.1% (−$431) from February 2026 and down 38.9% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $4,302 and $4,302. That puts Midtown $777 above the New York City citywide 1BR median of $3,525. The month's figures are based on 6 listings across 3 bedroom categories.
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. February 2026 | Vs. March 2025 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $4,740 | +$1,095 (+30.0%) | +$245 (+5.5%) | $4,660 – $5,270 | 3 |
| 1BR | $4,302 | −$431 (-9.1%) | −$2,738 (-38.9%) | $4,302 – $4,302 | 1 |
| 2BR | $12,048 | +$3,864 (+47.2%) | +$5,052 (+72.2%) | $9,871 – $14,224 | 2 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in March 2026. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
Midtown vs. New York City — March 2026
| Bedrooms | Midtown Median | NYC Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $4,740 | $3,735 | +$1,005 (+26.9%) |
| 1BR | $4,302 | $3,525 | +$777 (+22.0%) |
| 2BR | $12,048 | $5,148 | +$6,900 (+134.0%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 85 New York City zip codes with listings in March 2026.