Monthly Rent Report
Midtown West Rent Report — January 2026
Asking rents in ZIP 10036, New York City, from 24 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Midtown West was $6,026 in January 2026, up 28.2% (+$1,326) from December 2025 and up 11.0% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $6,026 and $6,026. That puts Midtown West $3,241 above the New York City citywide 1BR median of $2,785. The month's figures are based on 24 listings across 6 bedroom categories.
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. December 2025 | Vs. January 2025 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $4,600 | +$782 (+20.5%) | +$1,005 (+28.0%) | $4,600 – $4,600 | 1 |
| 1BR | $6,026 | +$1,326 (+28.2%) | +$596 (+11.0%) | $6,026 – $6,026 | 1 |
| 2BR | $7,995 | +$745 (+10.3%) | +$1,697 (+26.9%) | $7,995 – $7,995 | 1 |
| 3BR | $6,500 | +$300 (+4.8%) | −$2,875 (-30.7%) | $6,375 – $7,237 | 15 |
| 4BR | $6,995 | −$3,352 (-32.4%) | −$505 (-6.7%) | $6,995 – $6,995 | 2 |
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 | $4,600 | $2,625 | +$1,975 (+75.2%) |
| 1BR | $6,026 | $2,785 | +$3,241 (+116.4%) |
| 2BR | $7,995 | $3,250 | +$4,745 (+146.0%) |
| 3BR | $6,500 | $3,700 | +$2,800 (+75.7%) |
| 4BR | $6,995 | $4,111 | +$2,884 (+70.2%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 176 New York City zip codes with listings in January 2026.