Monthly Rent Report
Upper East Side Rent Report — October 2024
Asking rents in ZIP 10021, New York City, from 44 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Upper East Side was $4,850 in October 2024, down 5.8% (−$300) from September 2024 and up 12.9% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $4,850 and $4,850. That puts Upper East Side $2,544 above the New York City citywide 1BR median of $2,306. The month's figures are based on 44 listings across 8 bedroom categories.
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. September 2024 | Vs. October 2023 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,595 | +$145 (+5.9%) | +$345 (+15.3%) | $2,500 – $2,695 | 17 |
| Studio | $2,700 | +$250 (+10.2%) | +$450 (+20.0%) | $2,700 – $2,700 | 2 |
| 1BR | $4,850 | −$300 (-5.8%) | +$555 (+12.9%) | $4,850 – $4,850 | 1 |
| 1BR | $1,800 | −$3,350 (-65.0%) | −$2,495 (-58.1%) | $1,800 – $1,800 | 1 |
| 2BR | $3,600 | −$2,895 (-44.6%) | −$2,500 (-41.0%) | $3,500 – $6,398 | 11 |
| 2BR | $17,250 | +$10,755 (+165.6%) | +$11,150 (+182.8%) | $7,275 – $17,250 | 10 |
| 3BR | $9,060 | +$6,065 (+202.5%) | +$2,565 (+39.5%) | $9,060 – $9,060 | 1 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in October 2024. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
Upper East Side vs. New York City — October 2024
| Bedrooms | Upper East Side Median | NYC Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,595 | $2,550 | +$45 (+1.8%) |
| Studio | $2,700 | $2,550 | +$150 (+5.9%) |
| 1BR | $4,850 | $2,306 | +$2,544 (+110.3%) |
| 1BR | $1,800 | $2,306 | −$506 (-22.0%) |
| 2BR | $3,600 | $2,914 | +$687 (+23.6%) |
| 2BR | $17,250 | $2,914 | +$14,337 (+492.1%) |
| 3BR | $9,060 | $3,519 | +$5,541 (+157.5%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 176 New York City zip codes with listings in October 2024.