Monthly Rent Report
Upper East Side Rent Report — February 2026
Asking rents in ZIP 10021, New York City, from 20 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Upper East Side was $3,950 in February 2026, down 20.2% (−$1,000) from January 2026 and down 18.6% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $3,950 and $3,950. That puts Upper East Side $1,050 above the New York City citywide 1BR median of $2,900. The month's figures are based on 20 listings across 5 bedroom categories.
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. January 2026 | Vs. February 2025 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,813 | −$187 (-6.3%) | −$1,237 (-30.6%) | $2,713 – $3,225 | 10 |
| 1BR | $3,950 | −$1,000 (-20.2%) | −$900 (-18.6%) | $3,950 – $3,950 | 1 |
| 2BR | $8,000 | $0 (0.0%) | +$3,800 (+90.5%) | $6,750 – $8,600 | 5 |
| 3BR | $7,500 | −$3,100 (-29.2%) | −$12,000 (-61.5%) | $6,365 – $8,600 | 3 |
| 4BR | $7,250 | −$2,750 (-27.5%) | −$5,450 (-42.9%) | $7,250 – $7,250 | 1 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in February 2026. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
Upper East Side vs. New York City — February 2026
| Bedrooms | Upper East Side Median | NYC Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,813 | $2,700 | +$113 (+4.2%) |
| 1BR | $3,950 | $2,900 | +$1,050 (+36.2%) |
| 2BR | $8,000 | $3,393 | +$4,608 (+135.8%) |
| 3BR | $7,500 | $3,739 | +$3,762 (+100.6%) |
| 4BR | $7,250 | $4,500 | +$2,750 (+61.1%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 166 New York City zip codes with listings in February 2026.