Monthly Rent Report
Midtown East Rent Report — January 2026
Asking rents in ZIP 10022, New York City, from 133 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Midtown East was $5,300 in January 2026, down 5.0% (−$277) from December 2025 and down 15.1% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $4,638 and $6,700. That puts Midtown East $2,515 above the New York City citywide 1BR median of $2,785. The month's figures are based on 133 listings across 6 bedroom categories.
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. December 2025 | Vs. January 2025 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,725 | +$225 (+6.4%) | +$575 (+18.3%) | $3,163 – $4,219 | 30 |
| 1BR | $5,300 | −$277 (-5.0%) | −$943 (-15.1%) | $4,638 – $6,700 | 51 |
| 2BR | $6,870 | +$595 (+9.5%) | −$1,206 (-14.9%) | $5,925 – $8,518 | 36 |
| 3BR | $12,495 | +$495 (+4.1%) | +$2,638 (+26.8%) | $9,023 – $14,875 | 11 |
| 4BR | $8,395 | −$1,600 (-16.0%) | +$98 (+1.2%) | $8,093 – $9,325 | 4 |
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 | $3,725 | $2,625 | +$1,100 (+41.9%) |
| 1BR | $5,300 | $2,785 | +$2,515 (+90.3%) |
| 2BR | $6,870 | $3,250 | +$3,620 (+111.4%) |
| 3BR | $12,495 | $3,700 | +$8,795 (+237.7%) |
| 4BR | $8,395 | $4,111 | +$4,284 (+104.2%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 176 New York City zip codes with listings in January 2026.