Monthly Rent Report
Upper East Side Rent Report — September 2025
Asking rents in ZIP 10065, New York City, from 281 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Upper East Side was $4,888 in September 2025, up 0.8% (+$38) from August 2025 and up 8.6% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $3,850 and $5,738. That puts Upper East Side $2,105 above the New York City citywide 1BR median of $2,782. The month's figures are based on 281 listings across 10 bedroom categories.
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. August 2025 | Vs. September 2024 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $4,100 | $0 (0.0%) | +$1,100 (+36.7%) | $4,100 – $4,100 | 1 |
| Studio | $4,190 | +$90 (+2.2%) | +$1,190 (+39.7%) | $3,624 – $4,500 | 34 |
| 1BR | $4,888 | +$38 (+0.8%) | +$388 (+8.6%) | $3,850 – $5,738 | 74 |
| 1BR | $4,775 | −$75 (-1.5%) | +$275 (+6.1%) | $3,573 – $5,713 | 60 |
| 2BR | $7,950 | +$655 (+9.0%) | +$1,450 (+22.3%) | $5,925 – $10,525 | 55 |
| 2BR | $7,500 | +$205 (+2.8%) | +$1,000 (+15.4%) | $7,500 – $7,500 | 1 |
| 3BR | $10,750 | −$9,245 (-46.2%) | +$3,750 (+53.6%) | $8,000 – $12,500 | 21 |
| 3BR | $10,975 | −$9,020 (-45.1%) | +$3,975 (+56.8%) | $8,410 – $12,975 | 30 |
| 4BR | $16,250 | +$1,250 (+8.3%) | +$1,250 (+8.3%) | $15,125 – $17,375 | 2 |
| 4BR | $18,500 | +$3,500 (+23.3%) | +$3,500 (+23.3%) | $16,250 – $18,500 | 3 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in September 2025. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
Upper East Side vs. New York City — September 2025
| Bedrooms | Upper East Side Median | NYC Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $4,100 | $2,825 | +$1,275 (+45.1%) |
| Studio | $4,190 | $2,825 | +$1,365 (+48.3%) |
| 1BR | $4,888 | $2,782 | +$2,105 (+75.7%) |
| 1BR | $4,775 | $2,782 | +$1,993 (+71.6%) |
| 2BR | $7,950 | $3,300 | +$4,650 (+140.9%) |
| 2BR | $7,500 | $3,300 | +$4,200 (+127.3%) |
| 3BR | $10,750 | $3,794 | +$6,956 (+183.3%) |
| 3BR | $10,975 | $3,794 | +$7,181 (+189.3%) |
| 4BR | $16,250 | $4,800 | +$11,450 (+238.5%) |
| 4BR | $18,500 | $4,800 | +$13,700 (+285.4%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 175 New York City zip codes with listings in September 2025.