Monthly Rent Report
Midtown East Rent Report — February 2026
Asking rents in ZIP 10017, New York City, from 5 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Midtown East was $5,975 in February 2026, up 32.0% (+$1,448) from January 2026 and down 10.5% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $5,975 and $5,975. That puts Midtown East $3,075 above the New York City citywide 1BR median of $2,900. The month's figures are based on 5 listings across 5 bedroom categories.
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. January 2026 | Vs. February 2025 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,700 | +$250 (+7.2%) | +$200 (+5.7%) | $3,700 – $3,700 | 1 |
| 1BR | $5,975 | +$1,448 (+32.0%) | −$700 (-10.5%) | $5,975 – $5,975 | 1 |
| 2BR | $13,650 | +$7,016 (+105.8%) | +$6,733 (+97.3%) | $13,650 – $13,650 | 1 |
| 3BR | $9,650 | +$2,450 (+34.0%) | +$2,496 (+34.9%) | $9,650 – $9,650 | 1 |
| 4BR | $10,100 | — | −$8,900 (-46.8%) | $10,100 – $10,100 | 1 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in February 2026. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
Midtown East vs. New York City — February 2026
| Bedrooms | Midtown East Median | NYC Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,700 | $2,700 | +$1,000 (+37.0%) |
| 1BR | $5,975 | $2,900 | +$3,075 (+106.0%) |
| 2BR | $13,650 | $3,393 | +$10,258 (+302.4%) |
| 3BR | $9,650 | $3,739 | +$5,912 (+158.1%) |
| 4BR | $10,100 | $4,500 | +$5,600 (+124.4%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 166 New York City zip codes with listings in February 2026.