Monthly Rent Report
Upper East Side Rent Report — May 2025
Asking rents in ZIP 10028, New York City, from 106 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Upper East Side was $3,100 in May 2025, up 1.1% (+$34) from April 2025 and down 3.1% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $3,088 and $3,375. That puts Upper East Side $259 above the New York City citywide 1BR median of $2,841. The month's figures are based on 106 listings across 15 bedroom categories.
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. April 2025 | Vs. May 2024 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $4,262 | +$1,362 (+47.0%) | +$962 (+29.2%) | $4,125 – $4,495 | 13 |
| Studio | $3,875 | +$975 (+33.6%) | +$575 (+17.4%) | $3,875 – $3,875 | 1 |
| Studio | $3,875 | +$975 (+33.6%) | +$575 (+17.4%) | $3,875 – $3,875 | 1 |
| 1BR | $3,100 | +$34 (+1.1%) | −$100 (-3.1%) | $3,088 – $3,375 | 3 |
| 1BR | $4,125 | +$1,059 (+34.5%) | +$925 (+28.9%) | $3,337 – $4,850 | 40 |
| 1BR | $5,592 | +$2,526 (+82.4%) | +$2,392 (+74.8%) | $5,181 – $5,890 | 7 |
| 1BR | $3,350 | +$284 (+9.3%) | +$150 (+4.7%) | $3,125 – $3,575 | 2 |
| 2BR | $7,500 | +$1,867 (+33.1%) | +$4,005 (+114.6%) | $7,500 – $7,500 | 1 |
| 2BR | $7,840 | +$2,207 (+39.2%) | +$4,345 (+124.3%) | $7,501 – $7,852 | 5 |
| 2BR | $8,995 | +$3,362 (+59.7%) | +$5,500 (+157.4%) | $3,950 – $10,000 | 17 |
| 3BR | $13,800 | +$2,805 (+25.5%) | +$4,805 (+53.4%) | $13,800 – $13,800 | 1 |
| 3BR | $10,500 | −$495 (-4.5%) | +$1,505 (+16.7%) | $5,975 – $15,063 | 4 |
| 3BR | $7,923 | −$3,072 (-27.9%) | −$1,072 (-11.9%) | $5,544 – $15,124 | 6 |
| 4BR | $12,975 | +$6,975 (+116.2%) | −$5,275 (-28.9%) | $6,838 – $19,248 | 4 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in May 2025. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
Upper East Side vs. New York City — May 2025
| Bedrooms | Upper East Side Median | NYC Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $4,262 | $2,799 | +$1,463 (+52.3%) |
| Studio | $3,875 | $2,799 | +$1,076 (+38.4%) |
| Studio | $3,875 | $2,799 | +$1,076 (+38.4%) |
| 1BR | $3,100 | $2,841 | +$259 (+9.1%) |
| 1BR | $4,125 | $2,841 | +$1,284 (+45.2%) |
| 1BR | $5,592 | $2,841 | +$2,751 (+96.8%) |
| 1BR | $3,350 | $2,841 | +$509 (+17.9%) |
| 2BR | $7,500 | $3,263 | +$4,238 (+129.9%) |
| 2BR | $7,840 | $3,263 | +$4,578 (+140.3%) |
| 2BR | $8,995 | $3,263 | +$5,733 (+175.7%) |
| 3BR | $13,800 | $3,777 | +$10,023 (+265.4%) |
| 3BR | $10,500 | $3,777 | +$6,723 (+178.0%) |
| 3BR | $7,923 | $3,777 | +$4,146 (+109.8%) |
| 4BR | $12,975 | $4,345 | +$8,630 (+198.6%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 175 New York City zip codes with listings in May 2025.