Monthly Rent Report
Midtown East Rent Report — August 2025
Asking rents in ZIP 10017, New York City, from 393 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Midtown East was $3,550 in August 2025, up 1.5% (+$53) from July 2025 and down 40.3% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $3,550 and $3,550. That puts Midtown East $850 above the New York City citywide 1BR median of $2,700. The month's figures are based on 393 listings across 11 bedroom categories.
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. July 2025 | Vs. August 2024 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,575 | +$575 (+19.2%) | −$1,140 (-24.2%) | $3,513 – $3,638 | 2 |
| Studio | $3,495 | +$495 (+16.5%) | −$1,220 (-25.9%) | $3,200 – $4,374 | 83 |
| 1BR | $3,550 | +$53 (+1.5%) | −$2,400 (-40.3%) | $3,550 – $3,550 | 1 |
| 1BR | $4,875 | +$1,378 (+39.4%) | −$1,075 (-18.1%) | $4,100 – $5,796 | 149 |
| 2BR | $7,500 | +$703 (+10.3%) | −$3,475 (-31.7%) | $7,500 – $7,500 | 1 |
| 2BR | $6,495 | −$302 (-4.5%) | −$4,480 (-40.8%) | $6,495 – $6,495 | 2 |
| 2BR | $6,796 | −$1 (-0.0%) | −$4,179 (-38.1%) | $5,247 – $7,950 | 82 |
| 3BR | $7,800 | −$4,700 (-37.6%) | +$751 (+10.7%) | $7,300 – $10,275 | 32 |
| 3BR | $7,800 | −$4,700 (-37.6%) | +$751 (+10.7%) | $7,299 – $10,149 | 30 |
| 4BR | $9,686 | +$691 (+7.7%) | +$186 (+2.0%) | $8,995 – $17,593 | 6 |
| 4BR | $8,995 | $0 (0.0%) | −$505 (-5.3%) | $8,995 – $10,376 | 5 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in August 2025. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
Midtown East vs. New York City — August 2025
| Bedrooms | Midtown East Median | NYC Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,575 | $2,800 | +$775 (+27.7%) |
| Studio | $3,495 | $2,800 | +$695 (+24.8%) |
| 1BR | $3,550 | $2,700 | +$850 (+31.5%) |
| 1BR | $4,875 | $2,700 | +$2,175 (+80.6%) |
| 2BR | $7,500 | $3,200 | +$4,300 (+134.4%) |
| 2BR | $6,495 | $3,200 | +$3,295 (+103.0%) |
| 2BR | $6,796 | $3,200 | +$3,596 (+112.4%) |
| 3BR | $7,800 | $3,763 | +$4,038 (+107.3%) |
| 3BR | $7,800 | $3,763 | +$4,038 (+107.3%) |
| 4BR | $9,686 | $4,600 | +$5,086 (+110.6%) |
| 4BR | $8,995 | $4,600 | +$4,395 (+95.5%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 175 New York City zip codes with listings in August 2025.