Monthly Rent Report
Upper East Side Rent Report — December 2021
Asking rents in ZIP 10021, New York City, from 34 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Upper East Side was $3,100 in December 2021, down 13.2% (−$472) from November 2021. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $2,488 and $3,833. That puts Upper East Side $1,151 above the New York City citywide 1BR median of $1,950. The month's figures are based on 34 listings across 5 bedroom categories.
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. November 2021 | Vs. Year Ago | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,229 | +$29 (+1.3%) | — | $2,200 – $2,469 | 4 |
| 1BR | $3,100 | −$472 (-13.2%) | — | $2,488 – $3,833 | 7 |
| 2BR | $4,995 | +$1,358 (+37.3%) | — | $4,113 – $5,895 | 14 |
| 3BR | $6,895 | −$100 (-1.4%) | — | $6,795 – $6,945 | 7 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in December 2021. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
Upper East Side vs. New York City — December 2021
| Bedrooms | Upper East Side Median | NYC Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,229 | $1,776 | +$453 (+25.5%) |
| 1BR | $3,100 | $1,950 | +$1,151 (+59.0%) |
| 2BR | $4,995 | $2,300 | +$2,695 (+117.2%) |
| 3BR | $6,895 | $2,800 | +$4,095 (+146.3%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 168 New York City zip codes with listings in December 2021.