Monthly Rent Report
Upper East Side Rent Report — January 2026
Asking rents in ZIP 10065, New York City, from 55 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Upper East Side was $5,548 in January 2026, up 66.4% (+$2,214) from December 2025 and up 54.1% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $4,984 and $6,000. That puts Upper East Side $2,763 above the New York City citywide 1BR median of $2,785. The month's figures are based on 55 listings across 5 bedroom categories.
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. December 2025 | Vs. January 2025 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $4,113 | +$313 (+8.2%) | +$190 (+4.8%) | $3,663 – $4,788 | 12 |
| 1BR | $5,548 | +$2,214 (+66.4%) | +$1,948 (+54.1%) | $4,984 – $6,000 | 24 |
| 2BR | $8,495 | −$880 (-9.4%) | +$1,400 (+19.7%) | $6,030 – $12,000 | 13 |
| 3BR | $12,750 | +$1,000 (+8.5%) | +$3,275 (+34.6%) | $12,400 – $13,500 | 5 |
| 4BR | $12,000 | $0 (0.0%) | −$3,000 (-20.0%) | $12,000 – $12,000 | 1 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in January 2026. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
Upper East Side vs. New York City — January 2026
| Bedrooms | Upper East Side Median | NYC Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $4,113 | $2,625 | +$1,488 (+56.7%) |
| 1BR | $5,548 | $2,785 | +$2,763 (+99.2%) |
| 2BR | $8,495 | $3,250 | +$5,245 (+161.4%) |
| 3BR | $12,750 | $3,700 | +$9,050 (+244.6%) |
| 4BR | $12,000 | $4,111 | +$7,889 (+191.9%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 176 New York City zip codes with listings in January 2026.