Monthly Rent Report
Midtown Rent Report — January 2026
Asking rents in ZIP 10018, New York City, from 50 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Midtown was $7,550 in January 2026, up 18.3% (+$1,169) from December 2025 and up 53.1% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $7,550 and $7,550. That puts Midtown $4,765 above the New York City citywide 1BR median of $2,785. The month's figures are based on 50 listings across 5 bedroom categories.
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. December 2025 | Vs. January 2025 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,896 | +$184 (+5.0%) | +$316 (+8.8%) | $3,896 – $3,896 | 1 |
| 1BR | $7,550 | +$1,169 (+18.3%) | +$2,619 (+53.1%) | $7,550 – $7,550 | 1 |
| 2BR | $6,929 | −$840 (-10.8%) | −$2,071 (-23.0%) | $6,269 – $8,415 | 16 |
| 3BR | $6,200 | −$195 (-3.0%) | +$200 (+3.3%) | $5,928 – $6,659 | 27 |
| 4BR | $6,300 | +$500 (+8.6%) | −$1,200 (-16.0%) | $5,800 – $6,700 | 5 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in January 2026. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
Midtown vs. New York City — January 2026
| Bedrooms | Midtown Median | NYC Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,896 | $2,625 | +$1,271 (+48.4%) |
| 1BR | $7,550 | $2,785 | +$4,765 (+171.1%) |
| 2BR | $6,929 | $3,250 | +$3,679 (+113.2%) |
| 3BR | $6,200 | $3,700 | +$2,500 (+67.6%) |
| 4BR | $6,300 | $4,111 | +$2,189 (+53.2%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 176 New York City zip codes with listings in January 2026.