Monthly Rent Report
Upper East Side Rent Report — December 2024
Asking rents in ZIP 10021, New York City, from 42 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Upper East Side was $1,750 in December 2024, down 32.7% (−$850) from November 2024 and down 35.2% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $1,750 and $1,750. That puts Upper East Side $730 below the New York City citywide 1BR median of $2,480. The month's figures are based on 42 listings across 11 bedroom categories.
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. November 2024 | Vs. December 2023 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,600 | −$100 (-3.7%) | +$100 (+4.0%) | $2,600 – $2,800 | 3 |
| Studio | $2,600 | −$100 (-3.7%) | +$100 (+4.0%) | $2,600 – $2,600 | 1 |
| 1BR | $1,750 | −$850 (-32.7%) | −$950 (-35.2%) | $1,750 – $1,750 | 1 |
| 1BR | $3,600 | +$1,000 (+38.5%) | +$900 (+33.3%) | $3,200 – $4,995 | 13 |
| 2BR | $10,048 | +$5,848 (+139.2%) | +$6,748 (+204.5%) | $7,595 – $12,500 | 8 |
| 2BR | $10,048 | +$5,848 (+139.2%) | +$6,748 (+204.5%) | $8,821 – $11,274 | 2 |
| 3BR | $12,000 | +$9,205 (+329.3%) | +$50 (+0.4%) | $8,225 – $12,608 | 7 |
| 3BR | $5,995 | +$3,200 (+114.5%) | −$5,955 (-49.8%) | $5,995 – $5,995 | 1 |
| 4BR | $7,250 | — | −$11,750 (-61.8%) | $7,250 – $7,250 | 2 |
| 4BR | $7,250 | — | −$11,750 (-61.8%) | $7,250 – $7,250 | 2 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in December 2024. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
Upper East Side vs. New York City — December 2024
| Bedrooms | Upper East Side Median | NYC Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,600 | $2,525 | +$75 (+3.0%) |
| Studio | $2,600 | $2,525 | +$75 (+3.0%) |
| 1BR | $1,750 | $2,480 | −$729 (-29.4%) |
| 1BR | $3,600 | $2,480 | +$1,121 (+45.2%) |
| 2BR | $10,048 | $2,975 | +$7,073 (+237.7%) |
| 2BR | $10,048 | $2,975 | +$7,073 (+237.7%) |
| 3BR | $12,000 | $3,546 | +$8,455 (+238.5%) |
| 3BR | $5,995 | $3,546 | +$2,450 (+69.1%) |
| 4BR | $7,250 | $4,150 | +$3,100 (+74.7%) |
| 4BR | $7,250 | $4,150 | +$3,100 (+74.7%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 175 New York City zip codes with listings in December 2024.