Monthly Rent Report
Upper East Side Rent Report — January 2026
Asking rents in ZIP 10021, New York City, from 26 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Upper East Side was $4,950 in January 2026, up 20.7% (+$850) from December 2025 and up 3.1% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $4,950 and $4,950. That puts Upper East Side $2,165 above the New York City citywide 1BR median of $2,785. The month's figures are based on 26 listings across 5 bedroom categories.
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. December 2025 | Vs. January 2025 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,000 | −$162 (-5.1%) | +$150 (+5.3%) | $2,925 – $4,150 | 9 |
| 1BR | $4,950 | +$850 (+20.7%) | +$150 (+3.1%) | $4,950 – $4,950 | 1 |
| 2BR | $8,000 | −$100 (-1.2%) | +$2,900 (+56.9%) | $7,500 – $9,323 | 11 |
| 3BR | $10,600 | +$705 (+7.1%) | +$4,975 (+88.4%) | $10,150 – $11,050 | 2 |
| 4BR | $10,000 | $0 (0.0%) | −$9,500 (-48.7%) | $9,825 – $10,000 | 3 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in January 2026. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
Upper East Side vs. New York City — January 2026
| Bedrooms | Upper East Side Median | NYC Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,000 | $2,625 | +$375 (+14.3%) |
| 1BR | $4,950 | $2,785 | +$2,165 (+77.7%) |
| 2BR | $8,000 | $3,250 | +$4,750 (+146.2%) |
| 3BR | $10,600 | $3,700 | +$6,900 (+186.5%) |
| 4BR | $10,000 | $4,111 | +$5,889 (+143.2%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 176 New York City zip codes with listings in January 2026.