Monthly Rent Report
Midtown West Rent Report — February 2026
Asking rents in ZIP 10019, New York City, from 10 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Midtown West was $5,050 in February 2026, down 3.1% (−$159) from January 2026 and up 17.9% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $4,894 and $5,100. That puts Midtown West $2,150 above the New York City citywide 1BR median of $2,900. The month's figures are based on 10 listings across 4 bedroom categories.
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. January 2026 | Vs. February 2025 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,851 | −$499 (-11.5%) | +$58 (+1.5%) | $3,845 – $4,101 | 3 |
| 1BR | $5,050 | −$159 (-3.1%) | +$766 (+17.9%) | $4,894 – $5,100 | 5 |
| 2BR | $14,050 | +$6,757 (+92.6%) | +$7,714 (+121.7%) | $14,050 – $14,050 | 1 |
| 3BR | $5,400 | −$2,600 (-32.5%) | −$1,895 (-26.0%) | $5,400 – $5,400 | 1 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in February 2026. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
Midtown West vs. New York City — February 2026
| Bedrooms | Midtown West Median | NYC Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,851 | $2,700 | +$1,151 (+42.6%) |
| 1BR | $5,050 | $2,900 | +$2,150 (+74.1%) |
| 2BR | $14,050 | $3,393 | +$10,658 (+314.1%) |
| 3BR | $5,400 | $3,739 | +$1,662 (+44.4%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 166 New York City zip codes with listings in February 2026.