Monthly Rent Report
Upper East Side Rent Report — January 2025
Asking rents in ZIP 10028, New York City, from 375 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Upper East Side was $4,702 in January 2025, up 25.4% (+$952) from December 2024 and up 2.9% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $2,905 and $4,798. That puts Upper East Side $2,202 above the New York City citywide 1BR median of $2,500. The month's figures are based on 375 listings across 14 bedroom categories.
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. December 2024 | Vs. January 2024 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,450 | −$270 (-9.9%) | +$55 (+2.3%) | $2,450 – $2,450 | 1 |
| Studio | $2,800 | +$80 (+2.9%) | +$405 (+16.9%) | $2,500 – $3,967 | 101 |
| Studio | $3,975 | +$1,255 (+46.1%) | +$1,580 (+66.0%) | $3,975 – $3,975 | 1 |
| 1BR | $4,702 | +$952 (+25.4%) | +$132 (+2.9%) | $2,905 – $4,798 | 12 |
| 1BR | $4,125 | +$375 (+10.0%) | −$445 (-9.7%) | $3,238 – $5,125 | 120 |
| 1BR | $5,850 | +$2,100 (+56.0%) | +$1,280 (+28.0%) | $5,850 – $5,850 | 1 |
| 2BR | $6,875 | +$228 (+3.4%) | +$2,875 (+71.9%) | $6,875 – $6,875 | 1 |
| 2BR | $7,033 | +$386 (+5.8%) | +$3,033 (+75.8%) | $6,704 – $7,284 | 3 |
| 2BR | $5,995 | −$652 (-9.8%) | +$1,995 (+49.9%) | $3,824 – $8,821 | 90 |
| 3BR | $7,788 | +$238 (+3.1%) | −$697 (-8.2%) | $7,729 – $7,846 | 2 |
| 3BR | $8,769 | +$1,219 (+16.1%) | +$284 (+3.3%) | $6,121 – $14,987 | 34 |
| 3BR | $12,500 | +$4,950 (+65.6%) | +$4,015 (+47.3%) | $12,500 – $12,500 | 1 |
| 4BR | $17,950 | +$12,650 (+238.7%) | +$4,667 (+35.1%) | $14,233 – $19,143 | 4 |
| 4BR | $17,950 | +$12,650 (+238.7%) | +$4,667 (+35.1%) | $14,233 – $19,143 | 4 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in January 2025. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
Upper East Side vs. New York City — January 2025
| Bedrooms | Upper East Side Median | NYC Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,450 | $2,525 | −$75 (-3.0%) |
| Studio | $2,800 | $2,525 | +$275 (+10.9%) |
| Studio | $3,975 | $2,525 | +$1,450 (+57.4%) |
| 1BR | $4,702 | $2,500 | +$2,202 (+88.1%) |
| 1BR | $4,125 | $2,500 | +$1,625 (+65.0%) |
| 1BR | $5,850 | $2,500 | +$3,350 (+134.0%) |
| 2BR | $6,875 | $2,900 | +$3,975 (+137.1%) |
| 2BR | $7,033 | $2,900 | +$4,133 (+142.5%) |
| 2BR | $5,995 | $2,900 | +$3,095 (+106.7%) |
| 3BR | $7,788 | $3,500 | +$4,288 (+122.5%) |
| 3BR | $8,769 | $3,500 | +$5,269 (+150.5%) |
| 3BR | $12,500 | $3,500 | +$9,000 (+257.1%) |
| 4BR | $17,950 | $4,100 | +$13,850 (+337.8%) |
| 4BR | $17,950 | $4,100 | +$13,850 (+337.8%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 175 New York City zip codes with listings in January 2025.