Monthly Rent Report
Upper East Side Rent Report — August 2025
Asking rents in ZIP 10021, New York City, from 386 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Upper East Side was $4,950 in August 2025, up 5.3% (+$250) from July 2025 and down 17.4% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $4,950 and $4,950. That puts Upper East Side $2,250 above the New York City citywide 1BR median of $2,700. The month's figures are based on 386 listings across 14 bedroom categories.
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. July 2025 | Vs. August 2024 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,250 | +$53 (+1.6%) | +$650 (+25.0%) | $3,250 – $3,250 | 1 |
| Studio | $3,048 | −$150 (-4.7%) | +$448 (+17.2%) | $2,974 – $3,121 | 2 |
| Studio | $3,075 | −$122 (-3.8%) | +$475 (+18.3%) | $2,788 – $3,625 | 67 |
| 1BR | $4,950 | +$250 (+5.3%) | −$1,045 (-17.4%) | $4,950 – $4,950 | 1 |
| 1BR | $3,995 | −$705 (-15.0%) | −$2,000 (-33.4%) | $3,200 – $4,850 | 155 |
| 2BR | $6,495 | +$95 (+1.5%) | +$2,695 (+70.9%) | $4,395 – $8,500 | 97 |
| 2BR | $3,600 | −$2,800 (-43.8%) | −$200 (-5.3%) | $3,600 – $3,600 | 1 |
| 3BR | $10,155 | −$8,845 (-46.6%) | +$6,860 (+208.2%) | $7,000 – $13,750 | 50 |
| 3BR | $18,000 | −$1,000 (-5.3%) | +$14,705 (+446.3%) | $18,000 – $18,000 | 2 |
| 3BR | $18,450 | −$550 (-2.9%) | +$15,155 (+459.9%) | $18,175 – $18,725 | 2 |
| 4BR | $13,000 | −$6,500 (-33.3%) | +$1,500 (+13.0%) | $10,750 – $15,250 | 2 |
| 4BR | $13,000 | −$6,500 (-33.3%) | +$1,500 (+13.0%) | $10,750 – $15,250 | 2 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in August 2025. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
Upper East Side vs. New York City — August 2025
| Bedrooms | Upper East Side Median | NYC Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,250 | $2,800 | +$450 (+16.1%) |
| Studio | $3,048 | $2,800 | +$248 (+8.8%) |
| Studio | $3,075 | $2,800 | +$275 (+9.8%) |
| 1BR | $4,950 | $2,700 | +$2,250 (+83.3%) |
| 1BR | $3,995 | $2,700 | +$1,295 (+48.0%) |
| 2BR | $6,495 | $3,200 | +$3,295 (+103.0%) |
| 2BR | $3,600 | $3,200 | +$400 (+12.5%) |
| 3BR | $10,155 | $3,763 | +$6,393 (+169.9%) |
| 3BR | $18,000 | $3,763 | +$14,238 (+378.4%) |
| 3BR | $18,450 | $3,763 | +$14,688 (+390.4%) |
| 4BR | $13,000 | $4,600 | +$8,400 (+182.6%) |
| 4BR | $13,000 | $4,600 | +$8,400 (+182.6%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 175 New York City zip codes with listings in August 2025.