Monthly Rent Report
Upper East Side Rent Report — February 2025
Asking rents in ZIP 10021, New York City, from 89 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Upper East Side was $4,100 in February 2025, down 3.0% (−$125) from January 2025 and up 5.1% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $3,088 and $4,809. That puts Upper East Side $1,623 above the New York City citywide 1BR median of $2,478. The month's figures are based on 89 listings across 10 bedroom categories.
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. January 2025 | Vs. February 2024 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,100 | +$105 (+3.5%) | +$600 (+24.0%) | $2,613 – $4,025 | 21 |
| Studio | $4,050 | +$1,055 (+35.2%) | +$1,550 (+62.0%) | $3,575 – $4,135 | 3 |
| 1BR | $4,100 | −$125 (-3.0%) | +$200 (+5.1%) | $3,088 – $4,809 | 24 |
| 1BR | $4,850 | +$625 (+14.8%) | +$950 (+24.4%) | $4,850 – $4,850 | 1 |
| 2BR | $4,200 | −$900 (-17.6%) | −$197 (-4.5%) | $4,200 – $4,200 | 1 |
| 2BR | $4,425 | −$675 (-13.2%) | +$28 (+0.6%) | $3,738 – $6,063 | 26 |
| 3BR | $19,500 | +$12,000 (+160.0%) | +$8,600 (+78.9%) | $11,050 – $19,500 | 3 |
| 3BR | $19,000 | +$11,500 (+153.3%) | +$8,100 (+74.3%) | $4,625 – $19,500 | 8 |
| 4BR | $12,700 | −$6,800 (-34.9%) | +$5,405 (+74.1%) | $12,700 – $12,700 | 1 |
| 4BR | $12,700 | −$6,800 (-34.9%) | +$5,405 (+74.1%) | $12,700 – $12,700 | 1 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in February 2025. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
Upper East Side vs. New York City — February 2025
| Bedrooms | Upper East Side Median | NYC Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,100 | $2,566 | +$535 (+20.8%) |
| Studio | $4,050 | $2,566 | +$1,485 (+57.9%) |
| 1BR | $4,100 | $2,478 | +$1,623 (+65.5%) |
| 1BR | $4,850 | $2,478 | +$2,373 (+95.8%) |
| 2BR | $4,200 | $3,000 | +$1,200 (+40.0%) |
| 2BR | $4,425 | $3,000 | +$1,425 (+47.5%) |
| 3BR | $19,500 | $3,600 | +$15,900 (+441.7%) |
| 3BR | $19,000 | $3,600 | +$15,400 (+427.8%) |
| 4BR | $12,700 | $4,200 | +$8,500 (+202.4%) |
| 4BR | $12,700 | $4,200 | +$8,500 (+202.4%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 173 New York City zip codes with listings in February 2025.