Monthly Rent Report
Midtown West Rent Report — January 2026
Asking rents in ZIP 10019, New York City, from 244 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Midtown West was $5,209 in January 2026, up 2.7% (+$137) from December 2025 and up 11.2% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $5,209 and $5,209. That puts Midtown West $2,424 above the New York City citywide 1BR median of $2,785. The month's figures are based on 244 listings across 5 bedroom categories.
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. December 2025 | Vs. January 2025 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $4,350 | +$97 (+2.3%) | +$729 (+20.1%) | $4,350 – $4,350 | 1 |
| 1BR | $5,209 | +$137 (+2.7%) | +$524 (+11.2%) | $5,209 – $5,209 | 1 |
| 2BR | $7,294 | −$148 (-2.0%) | +$615 (+9.2%) | $6,652 – $8,117 | 232 |
| 3BR | $8,000 | −$3,174 (-28.4%) | +$2,800 (+53.8%) | $5,875 – $11,174 | 9 |
| 4BR | $14,000 | +$500 (+3.7%) | +$9,105 (+186.0%) | $14,000 – $14,000 | 1 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in January 2026. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
Midtown West vs. New York City — January 2026
| Bedrooms | Midtown West Median | NYC Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $4,350 | $2,625 | +$1,725 (+65.7%) |
| 1BR | $5,209 | $2,785 | +$2,424 (+87.0%) |
| 2BR | $7,294 | $3,250 | +$4,044 (+124.4%) |
| 3BR | $8,000 | $3,700 | +$4,300 (+116.2%) |
| 4BR | $14,000 | $4,111 | +$9,889 (+240.5%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 176 New York City zip codes with listings in January 2026.