Monthly Rent Report
Upper East Side Rent Report — October 2023
Asking rents in ZIP 10021, New York City, from 132 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Upper East Side was $3,998 in October 2023, up 5.2% (+$198) from September 2023 and up 17.7% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $3,313 and $4,961. That puts Upper East Side $1,548 above the New York City citywide 1BR median of $2,450. The month's figures are based on 132 listings across 15 bedroom categories.
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. September 2023 | Vs. October 2022 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,250 | −$350 (-13.5%) | −$50 (-2.2%) | $2,250 – $2,250 | 1 |
| Studio | $2,845 | +$245 (+9.4%) | +$545 (+23.7%) | $2,700 – $10,500 | 12 |
| Studio | $2,700 | +$100 (+3.8%) | +$400 (+17.4%) | $2,400 – $3,895 | 17 |
| 1BR | $3,998 | +$198 (+5.2%) | +$603 (+17.7%) | $3,313 – $4,961 | 24 |
| 1BR | $4,350 | +$550 (+14.5%) | +$955 (+28.1%) | $4,350 – $4,363 | 4 |
| 1BR | $4,295 | +$495 (+13.0%) | +$900 (+26.5%) | $2,950 – $4,750 | 17 |
| 2BR | $5,100 | −$4,350 (-46.0%) | −$1,400 (-21.5%) | $5,100 – $5,100 | 1 |
| 2BR | $18,375 | +$8,925 (+94.4%) | +$11,875 (+182.7%) | $15,315 – $18,375 | 14 |
| 2BR | $6,100 | −$3,350 (-35.4%) | −$400 (-6.2%) | $3,995 – $11,995 | 25 |
| 3BR | $7,000 | +$2,205 (+46.0%) | −$3,950 (-36.1%) | $7,000 – $7,000 | 2 |
| 3BR | $12,500 | +$7,705 (+160.7%) | +$1,550 (+14.2%) | $10,530 – $15,500 | 5 |
| 3BR | $6,495 | +$1,700 (+35.5%) | −$4,455 (-40.7%) | $5,623 – $9,000 | 7 |
| 4BR | $4,495 | −$10,505 (-70.0%) | −$11,755 (-72.3%) | $4,495 – $4,495 | 1 |
| 4BR | $19,000 | +$4,000 (+26.7%) | +$2,750 (+16.9%) | $19,000 – $19,000 | 1 |
| 4BR | $9,195 | −$5,805 (-38.7%) | −$7,055 (-43.4%) | $9,195 – $9,195 | 1 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in October 2023. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
Upper East Side vs. New York City — October 2023
| Bedrooms | Upper East Side Median | NYC Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,250 | $2,411 | −$160 (-6.7%) |
| Studio | $2,845 | $2,411 | +$435 (+18.0%) |
| Studio | $2,700 | $2,411 | +$290 (+12.0%) |
| 1BR | $3,998 | $2,450 | +$1,548 (+63.2%) |
| 1BR | $4,350 | $2,450 | +$1,900 (+77.6%) |
| 1BR | $4,295 | $2,450 | +$1,845 (+75.3%) |
| 2BR | $5,100 | $2,900 | +$2,200 (+75.9%) |
| 2BR | $18,375 | $2,900 | +$15,475 (+533.6%) |
| 2BR | $6,100 | $2,900 | +$3,200 (+110.3%) |
| 3BR | $7,000 | $3,349 | +$3,651 (+109.0%) |
| 3BR | $12,500 | $3,349 | +$9,151 (+273.3%) |
| 3BR | $6,495 | $3,349 | +$3,146 (+94.0%) |
| 4BR | $4,495 | $4,200 | +$295 (+7.0%) |
| 4BR | $19,000 | $4,200 | +$14,800 (+352.4%) |
| 4BR | $9,195 | $4,200 | +$4,995 (+118.9%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 174 New York City zip codes with listings in October 2023.