Monthly Rent Report
Midtown Rent Report — February 2026
Asking rents in ZIP 10018, New York City, from 9 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Midtown was $4,733 in February 2026, down 37.3% (−$2,817) from January 2026 and up 2.9% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $4,602 and $4,865. That puts Midtown $1,833 above the New York City citywide 1BR median of $2,900. The month's figures are based on 9 listings across 5 bedroom categories.
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. January 2026 | Vs. February 2025 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,645 | −$251 (-6.4%) | −$670 (-15.5%) | $3,580 – $3,710 | 2 |
| 1BR | $4,733 | −$2,817 (-37.3%) | +$133 (+2.9%) | $4,602 – $4,865 | 2 |
| 2BR | $8,184 | +$1,255 (+18.1%) | +$751 (+10.1%) | $7,517 – $8,194 | 3 |
| 3BR | $3,905 | −$2,295 (-37.0%) | −$6,580 (-62.8%) | $3,905 – $3,905 | 1 |
| 4BR | $6,600 | +$300 (+4.8%) | — | $6,600 – $6,600 | 1 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in February 2026. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
Midtown vs. New York City — February 2026
| Bedrooms | Midtown Median | NYC Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,645 | $2,700 | +$945 (+35.0%) |
| 1BR | $4,733 | $2,900 | +$1,833 (+63.2%) |
| 2BR | $8,184 | $3,393 | +$4,792 (+141.2%) |
| 3BR | $3,905 | $3,739 | +$167 (+4.5%) |
| 4BR | $6,600 | $4,500 | +$2,100 (+46.7%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 166 New York City zip codes with listings in February 2026.