Asking rents in ZIP 10018, New York City, from 22 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Midtown was $6,382 in December 2025, up 34.1% (+$1,625) from November 2025 and up 78.2% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $5,732 and $7,031. That puts Midtown $3,989 above the New York City citywide 1BR median of $2,393. The month's figures are based on 22 listings across 5 bedroom categories.
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. November 2025 | Vs. December 2024 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,712 | −$938 (-20.2%) | −$33 (-0.9%) | $3,712 – $3,712 | 1 |
| 1BR | $6,382 | +$1,625 (+34.1%) | +$2,801 (+78.2%) | $5,732 – $7,031 | 2 |
| 2BR | $7,769 | +$1,148 (+17.3%) | +$1,079 (+16.1%) | $7,769 – $7,769 | 1 |
| 3BR | $6,395 | −$605 (-8.6%) | +$505 (+8.6%) | $5,916 – $7,000 | 17 |
| 4BR | $5,800 | — | — | $5,800 – $5,800 | 1 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in December 2025. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
| Bedrooms | Midtown Median | NYC Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,712 | $2,567 | +$1,145 (+44.6%) |
| 1BR | $6,382 | $2,393 | +$3,989 (+166.7%) |
| 2BR | $7,769 | $3,100 | +$4,669 (+150.6%) |
| 3BR | $6,395 | $3,600 | +$2,795 (+77.6%) |
| 4BR | $5,800 | $4,550 | +$1,250 (+27.5%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 174 New York City zip codes with listings in December 2025.