Monthly Rent Report
Midtown Rent Report — January 2026
Asking rents in ZIP 10020, New York City, from 8 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Midtown was $3,196 in January 2026 and down 8.7% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $3,196 and $3,196. That puts Midtown $411 above the New York City citywide 1BR median of $2,785. The month's figures are based on 8 listings across 3 bedroom categories.
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. December 2025 | Vs. January 2025 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1BR | $3,196 | — | −$304 (-8.7%) | $3,196 – $3,196 | 2 |
| 2BR | $3,450 | $0 (0.0%) | +$50 (+1.5%) | $3,450 – $3,475 | 3 |
| 3BR | $5,150 | −$125 (-2.4%) | +$650 (+14.4%) | $4,825 – $5,150 | 3 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1BR | $3,196 | $2,785 | +$411 (+14.8%) |
| 2BR | $3,450 | $3,250 | +$200 (+6.2%) |
| 3BR | $5,150 | $3,700 | +$1,450 (+39.2%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 176 New York City zip codes with listings in January 2026.