Monthly Rent Report
Upper East Side Rent Report — December 2025
Asking rents in ZIP 10021, New York City, from 75 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Upper East Side was $4,100 in December 2025, up 35.5% (+$1,075) from November 2025 and up 134.3% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $4,100 and $4,100. That puts Upper East Side $1,708 above the New York City citywide 1BR median of $2,393. The month's figures are based on 75 listings across 5 bedroom categories.
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. November 2025 | Vs. December 2024 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,163 | +$363 (+12.9%) | +$563 (+21.6%) | $2,838 – $4,156 | 52 |
| 1BR | $4,100 | +$1,075 (+35.5%) | +$2,350 (+134.3%) | $4,100 – $4,100 | 1 |
| 2BR | $8,100 | +$650 (+8.7%) | −$1,947 (-19.4%) | $8,100 – $8,100 | 1 |
| 3BR | $9,895 | −$2,795 (-22.0%) | −$2,105 (-17.5%) | $8,800 – $11,500 | 18 |
| 4BR | $10,000 | −$8,000 (-44.4%) | +$2,750 (+37.9%) | $9,675 – $13,750 | 3 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in December 2025. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
Upper East Side vs. New York City — December 2025
| Bedrooms | Upper East Side Median | NYC Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,163 | $2,567 | +$596 (+23.2%) |
| 1BR | $4,100 | $2,393 | +$1,708 (+71.4%) |
| 2BR | $8,100 | $3,100 | +$5,000 (+161.3%) |
| 3BR | $9,895 | $3,600 | +$6,295 (+174.9%) |
| 4BR | $10,000 | $4,550 | +$5,450 (+119.8%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 174 New York City zip codes with listings in December 2025.