Monthly Rent Report
Upper East Side Rent Report — April 2025
Asking rents in ZIP 10021, New York City, from 210 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Upper East Side was $4,250 in April 2025, up 142.9% (+$2,500) from March 2025 and up 46.6% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $3,200 and $5,460. That puts Upper East Side $1,666 above the New York City citywide 1BR median of $2,584. The month's figures are based on 210 listings across 13 bedroom categories.
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. March 2025 | Vs. April 2024 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,900 | −$25 (-0.9%) | +$240 (+9.0%) | $2,650 – $3,150 | 39 |
| Studio | $2,500 | −$425 (-14.5%) | −$160 (-6.0%) | $2,500 – $2,500 | 1 |
| 1BR | $4,250 | +$2,500 (+142.9%) | +$1,350 (+46.6%) | $3,200 – $5,460 | 92 |
| 1BR | $2,595 | +$845 (+48.3%) | −$305 (-10.5%) | $2,595 – $2,595 | 1 |
| 2BR | $5,200 | −$750 (-12.6%) | −$300 (-5.5%) | $4,225 – $7,476 | 39 |
| 2BR | $4,425 | −$1,525 (-25.6%) | −$1,075 (-19.5%) | $3,758 – $5,924 | 8 |
| 3BR | $6,200 | −$2,990 (-32.5%) | −$4,795 (-43.6%) | $4,700 – $10,325 | 4 |
| 3BR | $9,995 | +$805 (+8.8%) | −$1,000 (-9.1%) | $6,975 – $15,000 | 19 |
| 4BR | $19,995 | +$248 (+1.3%) | +$13,000 (+185.8%) | $19,995 – $19,995 | 1 |
| 4BR | $19,995 | +$248 (+1.3%) | +$13,000 (+185.8%) | $19,995 – $19,995 | 2 |
| 4BR | $18,748 | −$1,000 (-5.1%) | +$11,753 (+168.0%) | $18,124 – $19,371 | 2 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in April 2025. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
Upper East Side vs. New York City — April 2025
| Bedrooms | Upper East Side Median | NYC Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,900 | $2,725 | +$176 (+6.4%) |
| Studio | $2,500 | $2,725 | −$224 (-8.2%) |
| 1BR | $4,250 | $2,584 | +$1,666 (+64.5%) |
| 1BR | $2,595 | $2,584 | +$11 (+0.4%) |
| 2BR | $5,200 | $3,050 | +$2,150 (+70.5%) |
| 2BR | $4,425 | $3,050 | +$1,375 (+45.1%) |
| 3BR | $6,200 | $3,600 | +$2,600 (+72.2%) |
| 3BR | $9,995 | $3,600 | +$6,395 (+177.6%) |
| 4BR | $19,995 | $4,499 | +$15,496 (+344.4%) |
| 4BR | $19,995 | $4,499 | +$15,496 (+344.4%) |
| 4BR | $18,748 | $4,499 | +$14,249 (+316.7%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 174 New York City zip codes with listings in April 2025.