Monthly Rent Report
Midtown East Rent Report — February 2026
Asking rents in ZIP 10022, New York City, from 51 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Midtown East was $3,895 in February 2026, down 26.5% (−$1,405) from January 2026 and down 20.5% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $3,895 and $3,895. That puts Midtown East $995 above the New York City citywide 1BR median of $2,900. The month's figures are based on 51 listings across 6 bedroom categories.
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. January 2026 | Vs. February 2025 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $9,800 | +$6,075 (+163.1%) | +$5,730 (+140.8%) | $9,800 – $9,800 | 1 |
| 1BR | $3,895 | −$1,405 (-26.5%) | −$1,005 (-20.5%) | $3,895 – $3,895 | 1 |
| 2BR | $6,995 | +$125 (+1.8%) | −$817 (-10.5%) | $6,068 – $10,000 | 37 |
| 3BR | $10,450 | −$2,045 (-16.4%) | +$1,019 (+10.8%) | $7,265 – $15,688 | 10 |
| 4BR | $8,995 | +$600 (+7.1%) | +$45 (+0.5%) | $8,995 – $8,995 | 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 | $9,800 | $2,700 | +$7,100 (+263.0%) |
| 1BR | $3,895 | $2,900 | +$995 (+34.3%) |
| 2BR | $6,995 | $3,393 | +$3,603 (+106.2%) |
| 3BR | $10,450 | $3,739 | +$6,711 (+179.5%) |
| 4BR | $8,995 | $4,500 | +$4,495 (+99.9%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 166 New York City zip codes with listings in February 2026.