Monthly Rent Report
Upper East Side Rent Report — January 2026
Asking rents in ZIP 10028, New York City, from 19 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Upper East Side was $6,250 in January 2026, up 31.6% (+$1,500) from December 2025 and up 32.9% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $6,250 and $6,250. That puts Upper East Side $3,465 above the New York City citywide 1BR median of $2,785. The month's figures are based on 19 listings across 6 bedroom categories.
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. December 2025 | Vs. January 2025 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $4,125 | +$725 (+21.3%) | +$150 (+3.8%) | $3,200 – $4,366 | 13 |
| 1BR | $6,250 | +$1,500 (+31.6%) | +$1,549 (+32.9%) | $6,250 – $6,250 | 1 |
| 2BR | $4,695 | −$1,775 (-27.4%) | −$2,338 (-33.2%) | $4,695 – $4,695 | 1 |
| 3BR | $5,250 | −$5,472 (-51.0%) | −$3,519 (-40.1%) | $5,250 – $5,250 | 1 |
| 4BR | $16,970 | −$30 (-0.2%) | −$980 (-5.5%) | $16,458 – $17,483 | 2 |
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 | $4,125 | $2,625 | +$1,500 (+57.1%) |
| 1BR | $6,250 | $2,785 | +$3,465 (+124.4%) |
| 2BR | $4,695 | $3,250 | +$1,445 (+44.5%) |
| 3BR | $5,250 | $3,700 | +$1,550 (+41.9%) |
| 4BR | $16,970 | $4,111 | +$12,859 (+312.8%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 176 New York City zip codes with listings in January 2026.