Monthly Rent Report
Upper East Side Rent Report — February 2026
Asking rents in ZIP 10028, New York City, from 9 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Upper East Side was $5,335 in February 2026, down 14.6% (−$915) from January 2026 and up 7.4% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $5,265 and $5,404. That puts Upper East Side $2,435 above the New York City citywide 1BR median of $2,900. The month's figures are based on 9 listings across 6 bedroom categories.
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. January 2026 | Vs. February 2025 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,300 | −$825 (-20.0%) | −$675 (-17.0%) | $3,300 – $3,300 | 1 |
| 1BR | $5,335 | −$915 (-14.6%) | +$368 (+7.4%) | $5,265 – $5,404 | 2 |
| 2BR | $4,495 | −$200 (-4.3%) | −$3,204 (-41.6%) | $4,495 – $4,495 | 1 |
| 3BR | $12,175 | +$6,925 (+131.9%) | −$825 (-6.3%) | $8,763 – $15,588 | 2 |
| 4BR | $15,945 | −$1,025 (-6.0%) | −$1,755 (-9.9%) | $15,945 – $15,945 | 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 | $3,300 | $2,700 | +$600 (+22.2%) |
| 1BR | $5,335 | $2,900 | +$2,435 (+83.9%) |
| 2BR | $4,495 | $3,393 | +$1,103 (+32.5%) |
| 3BR | $12,175 | $3,739 | +$8,437 (+225.7%) |
| 4BR | $15,945 | $4,500 | +$11,445 (+254.3%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 166 New York City zip codes with listings in February 2026.