Asking rents in ZIP 10065, New York City, from 72 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Upper East Side was $5,500 in May 2025, up 15.8% (+$750) from April 2025 and up 39.2% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $4,650 and $5,850. That puts Upper East Side $2,659 above the New York City citywide 1BR median of $2,841. The month's figures are based on 72 listings across 9 bedroom categories.
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. April 2025 | Vs. May 2024 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,900 | −$795 (-21.5%) | −$100 (-3.3%) | $2,750 – $3,050 | 2 |
| Studio | $4,600 | +$905 (+24.5%) | +$1,600 (+53.3%) | $3,500 – $4,650 | 5 |
| 1BR | $5,500 | +$750 (+15.8%) | +$1,550 (+39.2%) | $4,650 – $5,850 | 23 |
| 1BR | $3,700 | −$1,050 (-22.1%) | −$250 (-6.3%) | $3,200 – $3,900 | 6 |
| 2BR | $6,950 | −$45 (-0.6%) | +$50 (+0.7%) | $6,950 – $6,950 | 1 |
| 2BR | $7,698 | +$703 (+10.0%) | +$798 (+11.6%) | $5,163 – $8,763 | 24 |
| 3BR | $12,000 | −$2,500 (-17.2%) | −$600 (-4.8%) | $12,000 – $12,600 | 3 |
| 3BR | $12,500 | −$2,000 (-13.8%) | −$100 (-0.8%) | $12,000 – $15,098 | 7 |
| 4BR | $15,750 | +$3,750 (+31.3%) | −$750 (-4.5%) | $15,750 – $15,750 | 1 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in May 2025. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
| Bedrooms | Upper East Side Median | NYC Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,900 | $2,799 | +$101 (+3.6%) |
| Studio | $4,600 | $2,799 | +$1,801 (+64.3%) |
| 1BR | $5,500 | $2,841 | +$2,659 (+93.6%) |
| 1BR | $3,700 | $2,841 | +$859 (+30.2%) |
| 2BR | $6,950 | $3,263 | +$3,688 (+113.0%) |
| 2BR | $7,698 | $3,263 | +$4,435 (+135.9%) |
| 3BR | $12,000 | $3,777 | +$8,223 (+217.7%) |
| 3BR | $12,500 | $3,777 | +$8,723 (+231.0%) |
| 4BR | $15,750 | $4,345 | +$11,405 (+262.5%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 175 New York City zip codes with listings in May 2025.