Monthly Rent Report
Upper East Side Rent Report — November 2025
Asking rents in ZIP 10021, New York City, from 23 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Upper East Side was $3,025 in November 2025, flat versus October 2025 and up 61.3% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $3,025 and $3,025. That puts Upper East Side $425 above the New York City citywide 1BR median of $2,600. The month's figures are based on 23 listings across 5 bedroom categories.
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. October 2025 | Vs. November 2024 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,800 | −$395 (-12.4%) | +$100 (+3.7%) | $2,675 – $3,650 | 7 |
| 1BR | $3,025 | $0 (0.0%) | +$1,150 (+61.3%) | $3,025 – $3,025 | 1 |
| 2BR | $7,450 | +$1,173 (+18.7%) | +$3,250 (+77.4%) | $7,450 – $7,450 | 1 |
| 3BR | $12,690 | +$2,660 (+26.5%) | +$9,895 (+354.0%) | $9,780 – $14,750 | 7 |
| 4BR | $18,000 | +$500 (+2.9%) | — | $11,000 – $18,000 | 7 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in November 2025. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
Upper East Side vs. New York City — November 2025
| Bedrooms | Upper East Side Median | NYC Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,800 | $2,604 | +$196 (+7.5%) |
| 1BR | $3,025 | $2,600 | +$425 (+16.3%) |
| 2BR | $7,450 | $3,004 | +$4,447 (+148.0%) |
| 3BR | $12,690 | $3,648 | +$9,043 (+247.9%) |
| 4BR | $18,000 | $4,300 | +$13,700 (+318.6%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 173 New York City zip codes with listings in November 2025.