Monthly Rent Report
Upper East Side Rent Report — October 2025
Asking rents in ZIP 10021, New York City, from 77 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Upper East Side was $3,025 in October 2025, down 24.4% (−$975) from September 2025 and up 68.1% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $3,025 and $3,025. That puts Upper East Side $275 above the New York City citywide 1BR median of $2,750. The month's figures are based on 77 listings across 5 bedroom categories.
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. September 2025 | Vs. October 2024 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,195 | +$195 (+6.5%) | +$600 (+23.1%) | $2,884 – $4,025 | 20 |
| 1BR | $3,025 | −$975 (-24.4%) | +$1,225 (+68.1%) | $3,025 – $3,025 | 1 |
| 2BR | $6,278 | −$217 (-3.3%) | +$2,678 (+74.4%) | $4,238 – $8,350 | 40 |
| 3BR | $10,030 | −$7,970 (-44.3%) | +$970 (+10.7%) | $6,975 – $13,375 | 14 |
| 4BR | $17,500 | $0 (0.0%) | — | $17,500 – $17,500 | 2 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in October 2025. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
Upper East Side vs. New York City — October 2025
| Bedrooms | Upper East Side Median | NYC Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,195 | $2,707 | +$488 (+18.0%) |
| 1BR | $3,025 | $2,750 | +$275 (+10.0%) |
| 2BR | $6,278 | $3,271 | +$3,007 (+91.9%) |
| 3BR | $10,030 | $3,700 | +$6,330 (+171.1%) |
| 4BR | $17,500 | $4,498 | +$13,003 (+289.1%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 175 New York City zip codes with listings in October 2025.