Monthly Rent Report
Upper East Side Rent Report — December 2025
Asking rents in ZIP 10065, New York City, from 37 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Upper East Side was $3,334 in December 2025, down 32.6% (−$1,616) from November 2025 and up 66.7% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $3,334 and $3,334. That puts Upper East Side $942 above the New York City citywide 1BR median of $2,393. The month's figures are based on 37 listings across 5 bedroom categories.
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. November 2025 | Vs. December 2024 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,800 | +$1,105 (+41.0%) | −$262 (-6.5%) | $3,800 – $3,800 | 1 |
| 1BR | $3,334 | −$1,616 (-32.6%) | +$1,334 (+66.7%) | $3,334 – $3,334 | 1 |
| 2BR | $9,375 | +$350 (+3.9%) | +$6,575 (+234.8%) | $9,063 – $9,688 | 2 |
| 3BR | $11,750 | −$5,845 (-33.2%) | +$7,900 (+205.2%) | $7,775 – $13,375 | 30 |
| 4BR | $12,000 | −$1,000 (-7.7%) | −$3,000 (-20.0%) | $10,748 – $12,000 | 3 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in December 2025. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
Upper East Side vs. New York City — December 2025
| Bedrooms | Upper East Side Median | NYC Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,800 | $2,567 | +$1,233 (+48.0%) |
| 1BR | $3,334 | $2,393 | +$942 (+39.4%) |
| 2BR | $9,375 | $3,100 | +$6,275 (+202.4%) |
| 3BR | $11,750 | $3,600 | +$8,150 (+226.4%) |
| 4BR | $12,000 | $4,550 | +$7,450 (+163.7%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 174 New York City zip codes with listings in December 2025.