Monthly Rent Report
Midtown East Rent Report — December 2025
Asking rents in ZIP 10022, New York City, from 176 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Midtown East was $5,577 in December 2025, down 10.2% (−$633) from November 2025 and up 10.9% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $5,577 and $5,577. That puts Midtown East $3,184 above the New York City citywide 1BR median of $2,393. The month's figures are based on 176 listings across 6 bedroom categories.
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. November 2025 | Vs. December 2024 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,500 | +$400 (+12.9%) | +$350 (+11.1%) | $2,950 – $4,163 | 107 |
| 1BR | $5,577 | −$633 (-10.2%) | +$546 (+10.9%) | $5,577 – $5,577 | 1 |
| 2BR | $6,275 | −$3,052 (-32.7%) | +$528 (+9.2%) | $6,275 – $6,275 | 1 |
| 3BR | $12,000 | −$500 (-4.0%) | +$7,005 (+140.2%) | $8,287 – $15,000 | 48 |
| 4BR | $9,995 | $0 (0.0%) | +$1,495 (+17.6%) | $8,500 – $15,000 | 17 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in December 2025. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
Midtown East vs. New York City — December 2025
| Bedrooms | Midtown East Median | NYC Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,500 | $2,567 | +$933 (+36.3%) |
| 1BR | $5,577 | $2,393 | +$3,184 (+133.1%) |
| 2BR | $6,275 | $3,100 | +$3,175 (+102.4%) |
| 3BR | $12,000 | $3,600 | +$8,400 (+233.3%) |
| 4BR | $9,995 | $4,550 | +$5,445 (+119.7%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 174 New York City zip codes with listings in December 2025.