Monthly Rent Report
Midtown East Rent Report — January 2026
Asking rents in ZIP 10017, New York City, from 90 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Midtown East was $4,528 in January 2026, down 39.6% (−$2,972) from December 2025 and down 7.8% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $4,069 and $5,253. That puts Midtown East $1,743 above the New York City citywide 1BR median of $2,785. The month's figures are based on 90 listings across 4 bedroom categories.
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. December 2025 | Vs. January 2025 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,450 | −$1,625 (-32.0%) | +$250 (+7.8%) | $2,950 – $3,722 | 25 |
| 1BR | $4,528 | −$2,972 (-39.6%) | −$381 (-7.8%) | $4,069 – $5,253 | 48 |
| 2BR | $6,634 | −$3,141 (-32.1%) | +$339 (+5.4%) | $4,850 – $9,956 | 12 |
| 3BR | $7,200 | −$105 (-1.4%) | +$55 (+0.8%) | $6,920 – $9,950 | 5 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in January 2026. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
Midtown East vs. New York City — January 2026
| Bedrooms | Midtown East Median | NYC Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,450 | $2,625 | +$825 (+31.4%) |
| 1BR | $4,528 | $2,785 | +$1,743 (+62.6%) |
| 2BR | $6,634 | $3,250 | +$3,384 (+104.1%) |
| 3BR | $7,200 | $3,700 | +$3,500 (+94.6%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 176 New York City zip codes with listings in January 2026.