Monthly Rent Report
Midtown Rent Report — September 2025
Asking rents in ZIP 10018, New York City, from 367 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Midtown was $5,487 in September 2025, down 17.8% (−$1,191) from August 2025 and up 204.8% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $4,726 and $6,876. That puts Midtown $2,704 above the New York City citywide 1BR median of $2,782. The month's figures are based on 367 listings across 11 bedroom categories.
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. August 2025 | Vs. September 2024 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $4,244 | +$300 (+7.6%) | +$600 (+16.5%) | $3,708 – $5,450 | 31 |
| Studio | $5,250 | +$1,306 (+33.1%) | +$1,606 (+44.1%) | $5,250 – $5,250 | 1 |
| Studio | $4,220 | +$276 (+7.0%) | +$576 (+15.8%) | $3,941 – $4,428 | 55 |
| 1BR | $5,487 | −$1,191 (-17.8%) | +$3,687 (+204.8%) | $4,726 – $6,876 | 34 |
| 1BR | $5,295 | −$1,383 (-20.7%) | +$3,495 (+194.2%) | $4,600 – $5,750 | 130 |
| 1BR | $7,680 | +$1,002 (+15.0%) | +$5,880 (+326.7%) | $7,570 – $7,680 | 9 |
| 2BR | $7,349 | −$404 (-5.2%) | −$7,646 (-51.0%) | $7,000 – $7,758 | 14 |
| 2BR | $7,970 | +$217 (+2.8%) | −$7,025 (-46.8%) | $7,970 – $7,970 | 1 |
| 2BR | $7,998 | +$245 (+3.2%) | −$6,997 (-46.7%) | $7,025 – $8,684 | 78 |
| 3BR | $6,495 | −$280 (-4.1%) | −$1,730 (-21.0%) | $6,250 – $8,700 | 9 |
| 3BR | $6,495 | −$280 (-4.1%) | −$1,730 (-21.0%) | $6,250 – $8,700 | 5 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in September 2025. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
Midtown vs. New York City — September 2025
| Bedrooms | Midtown Median | NYC Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $4,244 | $2,825 | +$1,419 (+50.2%) |
| Studio | $5,250 | $2,825 | +$2,425 (+85.8%) |
| Studio | $4,220 | $2,825 | +$1,395 (+49.4%) |
| 1BR | $5,487 | $2,782 | +$2,704 (+97.2%) |
| 1BR | $5,295 | $2,782 | +$2,513 (+90.3%) |
| 1BR | $7,680 | $2,782 | +$4,898 (+176.0%) |
| 2BR | $7,349 | $3,300 | +$4,049 (+122.7%) |
| 2BR | $7,970 | $3,300 | +$4,670 (+141.5%) |
| 2BR | $7,998 | $3,300 | +$4,698 (+142.3%) |
| 3BR | $6,495 | $3,794 | +$2,701 (+71.2%) |
| 3BR | $6,495 | $3,794 | +$2,701 (+71.2%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 175 New York City zip codes with listings in September 2025.