Monthly Rent Report
Upper East Side Rent Report — May 2021
Asking rents in ZIP 10065, New York City, from 287 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Upper East Side was $3,206 in May 2021, up 15.2% (+$423) from April 2021. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $2,100 and $4,175. That puts Upper East Side $1,386 above the New York City citywide 1BR median of $1,820. The month's figures are based on 287 listings across 10 bedroom categories.
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. April 2021 | Vs. Year Ago | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,905 | +$705 (+32.0%) | — | $2,874 – $2,936 | 2 |
| Studio | $2,050 | −$150 (-6.8%) | — | $1,750 – $2,500 | 83 |
| 1BR | $3,206 | +$423 (+15.2%) | — | $2,100 – $4,175 | 119 |
| 1BR | $2,200 | −$583 (-20.9%) | — | $2,150 – $2,400 | 10 |
| 2BR | $2,195 | −$3,330 (-60.3%) | — | $2,195 – $2,195 | 1 |
| 2BR | $4,900 | −$625 (-11.3%) | — | $2,800 – $6,975 | 52 |
| 3BR | $8,735 | +$5,935 (+212.0%) | — | $6,690 – $9,500 | 17 |
| 3BR | $4,300 | +$1,500 (+53.6%) | — | $4,300 – $4,300 | 1 |
| 4BR | $18,000 | +$7,050 (+64.4%) | — | $18,000 – $18,000 | 1 |
| 4BR | $18,000 | +$7,050 (+64.4%) | — | $18,000 – $18,000 | 1 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in May 2021. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
Upper East Side vs. New York City — May 2021
| Bedrooms | Upper East Side Median | NYC Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,905 | $1,661 | +$1,244 (+74.9%) |
| Studio | $2,050 | $1,661 | +$389 (+23.4%) |
| 1BR | $3,206 | $1,820 | +$1,386 (+76.2%) |
| 1BR | $2,200 | $1,820 | +$380 (+20.9%) |
| 2BR | $2,195 | $2,200 | −$5 (-0.2%) |
| 2BR | $4,900 | $2,200 | +$2,700 (+122.7%) |
| 3BR | $8,735 | $2,550 | +$6,185 (+242.5%) |
| 3BR | $4,300 | $2,550 | +$1,750 (+68.6%) |
| 4BR | $18,000 | $3,400 | +$14,600 (+429.4%) |
| 4BR | $18,000 | $3,400 | +$14,600 (+429.4%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 162 New York City zip codes with listings in May 2021.