Monthly Rent Report
Midtown East Rent Report — March 2026
Asking rents in ZIP 10017, New York City, from 4 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Midtown East was $4,850 in March 2026, down 18.8% (−$1,125) from February 2026 and up 4.3% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $4,850 and $4,850. That puts Midtown East $1,325 above the New York City citywide 1BR median of $3,525. The month's figures are based on 4 listings across 3 bedroom categories.
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. February 2026 | Vs. March 2025 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,625 | −$75 (-2.0%) | −$1,505 (-29.3%) | $3,588 – $3,663 | 2 |
| 1BR | $4,850 | −$1,125 (-18.8%) | +$200 (+4.3%) | $4,850 – $4,850 | 1 |
| 2BR | $6,238 | −$7,412 (-54.3%) | −$408 (-6.1%) | $6,238 – $6,238 | 1 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in March 2026. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
Midtown East vs. New York City — March 2026
| Bedrooms | Midtown East Median | NYC Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,625 | $3,735 | −$110 (-2.9%) |
| 1BR | $4,850 | $3,525 | +$1,325 (+37.6%) |
| 2BR | $6,238 | $5,148 | +$1,091 (+21.2%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 85 New York City zip codes with listings in March 2026.