Monthly Rent Report
Upper East Side Rent Report — July 2025
Asking rents in ZIP 10021, New York City, from 117 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Upper East Side was $4,700 in July 2025, down 1.6% (−$75) from June 2025 and up 36.2% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $4,700 and $4,700. That puts Upper East Side $2,107 above the New York City citywide 1BR median of $2,594. The month's figures are based on 117 listings across 11 bedroom categories.
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. June 2025 | Vs. July 2024 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,198 | +$203 (+6.8%) | +$455 (+16.6%) | $2,775 – $3,295 | 22 |
| Studio | $3,250 | +$255 (+8.5%) | +$508 (+18.5%) | $2,725 – $3,298 | 15 |
| 1BR | $4,700 | −$75 (-1.6%) | +$1,250 (+36.2%) | $4,700 – $4,700 | 1 |
| 1BR | $3,925 | −$850 (-17.8%) | +$475 (+13.8%) | $3,663 – $4,188 | 2 |
| 1BR | $3,400 | −$1,375 (-28.8%) | −$50 (-1.4%) | $3,025 – $4,034 | 36 |
| 2BR | $6,400 | +$2,050 (+47.1%) | +$1,853 (+40.7%) | $3,850 – $8,750 | 29 |
| 2BR | $9,000 | +$4,650 (+106.9%) | +$4,453 (+97.9%) | $9,000 – $9,000 | 1 |
| 3BR | $19,000 | +$7,005 (+58.4%) | +$5,650 (+42.3%) | $14,000 – $19,500 | 7 |
| 3BR | $19,000 | +$7,005 (+58.4%) | +$5,650 (+42.3%) | $19,000 – $19,000 | 2 |
| 4BR | $19,500 | +$6,750 (+52.9%) | +$8,753 (+81.4%) | $19,500 – $19,500 | 1 |
| 4BR | $19,500 | +$6,750 (+52.9%) | +$8,753 (+81.4%) | $19,500 – $19,500 | 1 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in July 2025. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
Upper East Side vs. New York City — July 2025
| Bedrooms | Upper East Side Median | NYC Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,198 | $2,684 | +$513 (+19.1%) |
| Studio | $3,250 | $2,684 | +$566 (+21.1%) |
| 1BR | $4,700 | $2,594 | +$2,107 (+81.2%) |
| 1BR | $3,925 | $2,594 | +$1,332 (+51.3%) |
| 1BR | $3,400 | $2,594 | +$807 (+31.1%) |
| 2BR | $6,400 | $3,100 | +$3,300 (+106.5%) |
| 2BR | $9,000 | $3,100 | +$5,900 (+190.3%) |
| 3BR | $19,000 | $3,777 | +$15,223 (+403.0%) |
| 3BR | $19,000 | $3,777 | +$15,223 (+403.0%) |
| 4BR | $19,500 | $4,375 | +$15,125 (+345.7%) |
| 4BR | $19,500 | $4,375 | +$15,125 (+345.7%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 174 New York City zip codes with listings in July 2025.