Monthly Rent Report
Upper East Side Rent Report — May 2024
Asking rents in ZIP 10021, New York City, from 304 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Upper East Side was $2,875 in May 2024, down 0.9% (−$25) from April 2024 and up 1.8% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $2,875 and $2,875. That puts Upper East Side $450 above the New York City citywide 1BR median of $2,425. The month's figures are based on 304 listings across 16 bedroom categories.
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. April 2024 | Vs. May 2023 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,795 | +$195 (+7.5%) | +$282 (+11.2%) | $2,495 – $3,100 | 65 |
| Studio | $2,550 | −$50 (-1.9%) | +$37 (+1.5%) | $2,450 – $3,000 | 36 |
| Studio | $2,495 | −$105 (-4.0%) | −$18 (-0.7%) | $2,495 – $2,495 | 1 |
| 1BR | $2,875 | −$25 (-0.9%) | +$50 (+1.8%) | $2,875 – $2,875 | 1 |
| 1BR | $14,900 | +$12,000 (+413.8%) | +$12,075 (+427.4%) | $14,900 – $14,900 | 6 |
| 1BR | $3,198 | +$298 (+10.3%) | +$373 (+13.2%) | $2,881 – $5,250 | 58 |
| 2BR | $6,650 | +$1,150 (+20.9%) | +$5,650 (+565.0%) | $4,261 – $11,534 | 30 |
| 2BR | $8,825 | +$3,325 (+60.5%) | +$7,825 (+782.5%) | $8,825 – $8,825 | 1 |
| 2BR | $5,000 | −$500 (-9.1%) | +$4,000 (+400.0%) | $3,700 – $7,000 | 53 |
| 3BR | $8,950 | +$1,505 (+20.2%) | +$1,159 (+14.9%) | $5,434 – $12,095 | 24 |
| 3BR | $13,350 | +$5,905 (+79.3%) | +$5,559 (+71.3%) | $13,350 – $13,350 | 1 |
| 3BR | $6,650 | −$795 (-10.7%) | −$1,141 (-14.7%) | $5,873 – $12,789 | 18 |
| 4BR | $7,495 | −$4,255 (-36.2%) | −$5,455 (-42.1%) | $7,495 – $10,245 | 3 |
| 4BR | $7,495 | −$4,255 (-36.2%) | −$5,455 (-42.1%) | $7,495 – $10,245 | 3 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in May 2024. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
Upper East Side vs. New York City — May 2024
| Bedrooms | Upper East Side Median | NYC Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,795 | $2,350 | +$445 (+18.9%) |
| Studio | $2,550 | $2,350 | +$200 (+8.5%) |
| Studio | $2,495 | $2,350 | +$145 (+6.2%) |
| 1BR | $2,875 | $2,425 | +$450 (+18.6%) |
| 1BR | $14,900 | $2,425 | +$12,475 (+514.4%) |
| 1BR | $3,198 | $2,425 | +$773 (+31.9%) |
| 2BR | $6,650 | $2,914 | +$3,737 (+128.2%) |
| 2BR | $8,825 | $2,914 | +$5,912 (+202.9%) |
| 2BR | $5,000 | $2,914 | +$2,087 (+71.6%) |
| 3BR | $8,950 | $3,600 | +$5,350 (+148.6%) |
| 3BR | $13,350 | $3,600 | +$9,750 (+270.8%) |
| 3BR | $6,650 | $3,600 | +$3,050 (+84.7%) |
| 4BR | $7,495 | $4,250 | +$3,245 (+76.4%) |
| 4BR | $7,495 | $4,250 | +$3,245 (+76.4%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 176 New York City zip codes with listings in May 2024.