Monthly Rent Report
Midtown West Rent Report — February 2026
Asking rents in ZIP 10036, New York City, from 70 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Midtown West was $5,500 in February 2026, down 8.7% (−$526) from January 2026 and up 2.3% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $5,500 and $5,500. That puts Midtown West $2,600 above the New York City citywide 1BR median of $2,900. The month's figures are based on 70 listings across 5 bedroom categories.
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. January 2026 | Vs. February 2025 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $4,950 | +$350 (+7.6%) | +$1,360 (+37.9%) | $4,950 – $4,950 | 1 |
| 1BR | $5,500 | −$526 (-8.7%) | +$125 (+2.3%) | $5,500 – $5,500 | 1 |
| 2BR | $6,997 | −$998 (-12.5%) | −$76 (-1.1%) | $4,850 – $7,605 | 66 |
| 3BR | $11,545 | +$5,045 (+77.6%) | +$3,190 (+38.2%) | $11,545 – $11,545 | 1 |
| 4BR | $6,995 | $0 (0.0%) | −$505 (-6.7%) | $6,995 – $6,995 | 1 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in February 2026. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
Midtown West vs. New York City — February 2026
| Bedrooms | Midtown West Median | NYC Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $4,950 | $2,700 | +$2,250 (+83.3%) |
| 1BR | $5,500 | $2,900 | +$2,600 (+89.7%) |
| 2BR | $6,997 | $3,393 | +$3,604 (+106.2%) |
| 3BR | $11,545 | $3,739 | +$7,807 (+208.8%) |
| 4BR | $6,995 | $4,500 | +$2,495 (+55.4%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 166 New York City zip codes with listings in February 2026.