Monthly Rent Report
Upper East Side Rent Report — January 2025
Asking rents in ZIP 10021, New York City, from 277 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Upper East Side was $4,225 in January 2025, up 141.4% (+$2,475) from December 2024 and up 24.3% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $3,025 and $4,999. That puts Upper East Side $1,725 above the New York City citywide 1BR median of $2,500. The month's figures are based on 277 listings across 12 bedroom categories.
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. December 2024 | Vs. January 2024 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,850 | +$250 (+9.6%) | +$178 (+6.6%) | $2,800 – $2,973 | 7 |
| Studio | $2,995 | +$395 (+15.2%) | +$323 (+12.1%) | $2,725 – $3,853 | 68 |
| 1BR | $4,225 | +$2,475 (+141.4%) | +$825 (+24.3%) | $3,025 – $4,999 | 106 |
| 1BR | $4,800 | +$3,050 (+174.3%) | +$1,400 (+41.2%) | $4,725 – $4,875 | 2 |
| 2BR | $5,100 | −$4,947 (-49.2%) | −$1,100 (-17.7%) | $4,650 – $5,550 | 2 |
| 2BR | $4,510 | −$5,537 (-55.1%) | −$1,690 (-27.3%) | $3,386 – $6,644 | 52 |
| 3BR | $7,500 | +$1,505 (+25.1%) | −$2,100 (-21.9%) | $5,924 – $10,218 | 30 |
| 3BR | $5,625 | −$370 (-6.2%) | −$3,975 (-41.4%) | $4,688 – $6,563 | 2 |
| 4BR | $19,500 | +$12,250 (+169.0%) | +$12,205 (+167.3%) | $13,250 – $19,500 | 3 |
| 4BR | $19,500 | +$12,250 (+169.0%) | +$12,205 (+167.3%) | $13,250 – $19,500 | 3 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in January 2025. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
Upper East Side vs. New York City — January 2025
| Bedrooms | Upper East Side Median | NYC Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,850 | $2,525 | +$325 (+12.9%) |
| Studio | $2,995 | $2,525 | +$470 (+18.6%) |
| 1BR | $4,225 | $2,500 | +$1,725 (+69.0%) |
| 1BR | $4,800 | $2,500 | +$2,300 (+92.0%) |
| 2BR | $5,100 | $2,900 | +$2,200 (+75.9%) |
| 2BR | $4,510 | $2,900 | +$1,610 (+55.5%) |
| 3BR | $7,500 | $3,500 | +$4,000 (+114.3%) |
| 3BR | $5,625 | $3,500 | +$2,125 (+60.7%) |
| 4BR | $19,500 | $4,100 | +$15,400 (+375.6%) |
| 4BR | $19,500 | $4,100 | +$15,400 (+375.6%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 175 New York City zip codes with listings in January 2025.