Asking rents in ZIP 10028, New York City, from 303 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Upper East Side was $5,900 in September 2025, up 59.5% (+$2,200) from August 2025 and up 90.3% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $5,900 and $5,900. That puts Upper East Side $3,118 above the New York City citywide 1BR median of $2,782. The month's figures are based on 303 listings across 14 bedroom categories.
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. August 2025 | Vs. September 2024 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $4,699 | +$819 (+21.1%) | +$799 (+20.5%) | $4,699 – $4,699 | 1 |
| Studio | $3,625 | −$255 (-6.6%) | −$275 (-7.1%) | $3,138 – $4,113 | 2 |
| Studio | $3,125 | −$755 (-19.5%) | −$775 (-19.9%) | $2,775 – $4,170 | 70 |
| 1BR | $5,900 | +$2,200 (+59.5%) | +$2,800 (+90.3%) | $5,900 – $5,900 | 1 |
| 1BR | $4,099 | +$399 (+10.8%) | +$999 (+32.2%) | $3,495 – $6,000 | 93 |
| 1BR | $5,158 | +$1,458 (+39.4%) | +$2,058 (+66.4%) | $5,051 – $5,466 | 20 |
| 2BR | $7,316 | −$307 (-4.0%) | +$3,321 (+83.1%) | $7,316 – $7,316 | 1 |
| 2BR | $6,800 | −$823 (-10.8%) | +$2,805 (+70.2%) | $4,750 – $8,695 | 73 |
| 2BR | $6,550 | −$1,073 (-14.1%) | +$2,555 (+64.0%) | $6,550 – $6,550 | 1 |
| 3BR | $13,600 | +$6,605 (+94.4%) | +$11,002 (+423.5%) | $13,600 – $13,600 | 2 |
| 3BR | $8,745 | +$1,750 (+25.0%) | +$6,147 (+236.6%) | $6,495 – $9,735 | 21 |
| 3BR | $7,849 | +$854 (+12.2%) | +$5,251 (+202.1%) | $7,849 – $7,849 | 1 |
| 4BR | $15,945 | +$1,545 (+10.7%) | +$2,662 (+20.0%) | $11,225 – $18,550 | 7 |
| 4BR | $15,473 | +$1,073 (+7.4%) | +$2,190 (+16.5%) | $9,913 – $18,999 | 10 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in September 2025. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
| Bedrooms | Upper East Side Median | NYC Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $4,699 | $2,825 | +$1,874 (+66.3%) |
| Studio | $3,625 | $2,825 | +$800 (+28.3%) |
| Studio | $3,125 | $2,825 | +$300 (+10.6%) |
| 1BR | $5,900 | $2,782 | +$3,118 (+112.1%) |
| 1BR | $4,099 | $2,782 | +$1,317 (+47.3%) |
| 1BR | $5,158 | $2,782 | +$2,376 (+85.4%) |
| 2BR | $7,316 | $3,300 | +$4,016 (+121.7%) |
| 2BR | $6,800 | $3,300 | +$3,500 (+106.1%) |
| 2BR | $6,550 | $3,300 | +$3,250 (+98.5%) |
| 3BR | $13,600 | $3,794 | +$9,806 (+258.5%) |
| 3BR | $8,745 | $3,794 | +$4,951 (+130.5%) |
| 3BR | $7,849 | $3,794 | +$4,055 (+106.9%) |
| 4BR | $15,945 | $4,800 | +$11,145 (+232.2%) |
| 4BR | $15,473 | $4,800 | +$10,673 (+222.3%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 175 New York City zip codes with listings in September 2025.