Monthly Rent Report
Upper East Side Rent Report — September 2025
Asking rents in ZIP 10021, New York City, from 329 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Upper East Side was $5,000 in September 2025, up 25.2% (+$1,005) from August 2025 and down 2.9% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $4,850 and $5,000. That puts Upper East Side $2,218 above the New York City citywide 1BR median of $2,782. The month's figures are based on 329 listings across 11 bedroom categories.
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. August 2025 | Vs. September 2024 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,225 | +$178 (+5.8%) | +$775 (+31.6%) | $2,763 – $4,213 | 26 |
| Studio | $3,000 | −$47 (-1.6%) | +$550 (+22.4%) | $2,750 – $4,138 | 32 |
| 1BR | $5,000 | +$1,005 (+25.2%) | −$150 (-2.9%) | $4,850 – $5,000 | 3 |
| 1BR | $4,000 | +$5 (+0.1%) | −$1,150 (-22.3%) | $3,400 – $4,950 | 97 |
| 2BR | $6,495 | $0 (0.0%) | $0 (0.0%) | $4,350 – $8,700 | 65 |
| 2BR | $6,495 | $0 (0.0%) | $0 (0.0%) | $4,500 – $8,500 | 49 |
| 3BR | $10,820 | −$7,630 (-41.4%) | +$7,825 (+261.3%) | $7,863 – $14,000 | 22 |
| 3BR | $18,000 | −$450 (-2.4%) | +$15,005 (+501.0%) | $18,000 – $18,000 | 1 |
| 3BR | $10,000 | −$8,450 (-45.8%) | +$7,005 (+233.9%) | $7,888 – $13,996 | 28 |
| 4BR | $17,500 | +$4,500 (+34.6%) | −$1,550 (-8.1%) | $13,400 – $17,500 | 3 |
| 4BR | $17,500 | +$4,500 (+34.6%) | −$1,550 (-8.1%) | $13,400 – $17,500 | 3 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in September 2025. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
Upper East Side vs. New York City — September 2025
| Bedrooms | Upper East Side Median | NYC Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,225 | $2,825 | +$400 (+14.2%) |
| Studio | $3,000 | $2,825 | +$175 (+6.2%) |
| 1BR | $5,000 | $2,782 | +$2,218 (+79.7%) |
| 1BR | $4,000 | $2,782 | +$1,218 (+43.8%) |
| 2BR | $6,495 | $3,300 | +$3,195 (+96.8%) |
| 2BR | $6,495 | $3,300 | +$3,195 (+96.8%) |
| 3BR | $10,820 | $3,794 | +$7,026 (+185.2%) |
| 3BR | $18,000 | $3,794 | +$14,206 (+374.4%) |
| 3BR | $10,000 | $3,794 | +$6,206 (+163.6%) |
| 4BR | $17,500 | $4,800 | +$12,700 (+264.6%) |
| 4BR | $17,500 | $4,800 | +$12,700 (+264.6%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 175 New York City zip codes with listings in September 2025.