Monthly Rent Report
Upper East Side Rent Report — May 2025
Asking rents in ZIP 10021, New York City, from 54 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Upper East Side was $4,173 in May 2025, up 60.8% (+$1,578) from April 2025 and up 30.5% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $3,834 and $4,511. That puts Upper East Side $1,332 above the New York City citywide 1BR median of $2,841. The month's figures are based on 54 listings across 10 bedroom categories.
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. April 2025 | Vs. May 2024 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,800 | +$300 (+12.0%) | +$250 (+9.8%) | $2,800 – $2,800 | 3 |
| Studio | $3,000 | +$500 (+20.0%) | +$450 (+17.6%) | $2,800 – $3,025 | 11 |
| 1BR | $4,173 | +$1,578 (+60.8%) | +$975 (+30.5%) | $3,834 – $4,511 | 2 |
| 1BR | $3,499 | +$904 (+34.8%) | +$302 (+9.4%) | $3,175 – $4,750 | 11 |
| 2BR | $2,550 | −$1,875 (-42.4%) | −$6,275 (-71.1%) | $2,550 – $2,550 | 1 |
| 2BR | $8,000 | +$3,575 (+80.8%) | −$825 (-9.3%) | $4,175 – $8,100 | 7 |
| 3BR | $16,873 | +$10,673 (+172.1%) | +$7,923 (+88.5%) | $5,496 – $18,000 | 14 |
| 3BR | $18,000 | +$11,800 (+190.3%) | +$9,050 (+101.1%) | $18,000 – $18,000 | 2 |
| 4BR | $10,650 | −$8,097 (-43.2%) | +$3,155 (+42.1%) | $8,975 – $12,325 | 2 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in May 2025. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
Upper East Side vs. New York City — May 2025
| Bedrooms | Upper East Side Median | NYC Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,800 | $2,799 | +$1 (+0.0%) |
| Studio | $3,000 | $2,799 | +$201 (+7.2%) |
| 1BR | $4,173 | $2,841 | +$1,332 (+46.9%) |
| 1BR | $3,499 | $2,841 | +$658 (+23.2%) |
| 2BR | $2,550 | $3,263 | −$712 (-21.8%) |
| 2BR | $8,000 | $3,263 | +$4,738 (+145.2%) |
| 3BR | $16,873 | $3,777 | +$13,096 (+346.7%) |
| 3BR | $18,000 | $3,777 | +$14,223 (+376.6%) |
| 4BR | $10,650 | $4,345 | +$6,305 (+145.1%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 175 New York City zip codes with listings in May 2025.