Monthly Rent Report
Upper East Side Rent Report — August 2024
Asking rents in ZIP 10021, New York City, from 32 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Upper East Side was $5,995 in August 2024, up 73.8% (+$2,545) from July 2024 and up 24.9% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $5,995 and $5,995. That puts Upper East Side $3,605 above the New York City citywide 1BR median of $2,390. The month's figures are based on 32 listings across 6 bedroom categories.
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. July 2024 | Vs. August 2023 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,600 | −$375 (-12.6%) | −$95 (-3.5%) | $2,500 – $3,250 | 17 |
| 1BR | $5,995 | +$2,545 (+73.8%) | +$1,195 (+24.9%) | $5,995 – $5,995 | 1 |
| 2BR | $3,800 | −$747 (-16.4%) | +$1,387 (+57.5%) | $3,800 – $3,800 | 1 |
| 3BR | $3,295 | −$10,055 (-75.3%) | −$7,890 (-70.5%) | $3,245 – $3,345 | 2 |
| 4BR | $11,500 | −$6,500 (-36.1%) | −$7,500 (-39.5%) | $10,995 – $15,500 | 9 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in August 2024. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
Upper East Side vs. New York City — August 2024
| Bedrooms | Upper East Side Median | NYC Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,600 | $2,500 | +$100 (+4.0%) |
| 1BR | $5,995 | $2,390 | +$3,605 (+150.8%) |
| 2BR | $3,800 | $2,900 | +$900 (+31.0%) |
| 3BR | $3,295 | $3,603 | −$308 (-8.5%) |
| 4BR | $11,500 | $4,225 | +$7,275 (+172.2%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 176 New York City zip codes with listings in August 2024.