Monthly Rent Report
Upper East Side Rent Report — March 2026
Asking rents in ZIP 10028, New York City, from 3 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Upper East Side was $5,440 in March 2026, up 2.0% (+$106) from February 2026 and up 10.9% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $5,440 and $5,440. That puts Upper East Side $1,915 above the New York City citywide 1BR median of $3,525. The month's figures are based on 3 listings across 3 bedroom categories.
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. February 2026 | Vs. March 2025 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1BR | $5,440 | +$106 (+2.0%) | +$535 (+10.9%) | $5,440 – $5,440 | 1 |
| 2BR | $7,996 | +$3,501 (+77.9%) | +$4,746 (+146.0%) | $7,996 – $7,996 | 1 |
| 3BR | $9,138 | −$3,037 (-24.9%) | +$1,538 (+20.2%) | $9,138 – $9,138 | 1 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in March 2026. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
Upper East Side vs. New York City — March 2026
| Bedrooms | Upper East Side Median | NYC Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1BR | $5,440 | $3,525 | +$1,915 (+54.3%) |
| 2BR | $7,996 | $5,148 | +$2,849 (+55.3%) |
| 3BR | $9,138 | $3,516 | +$5,622 (+159.9%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 85 New York City zip codes with listings in March 2026.