Monthly Rent Report
Upper East Side Rent Report — February 2026
Asking rents in ZIP 10065, New York City, from 54 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Upper East Side was $5,500 in February 2026, down 0.9% (−$47) from January 2026 and up 39.2% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $4,271 and $6,025. That puts Upper East Side $2,600 above the New York City citywide 1BR median of $2,900. The month's figures are based on 54 listings across 5 bedroom categories.
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. January 2026 | Vs. February 2025 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,800 | −$312 (-7.6%) | +$320 (+9.2%) | $2,700 – $4,125 | 9 |
| 1BR | $5,500 | −$47 (-0.9%) | +$1,550 (+39.2%) | $4,271 – $6,025 | 24 |
| 2BR | $9,200 | +$705 (+8.3%) | +$2,250 (+32.4%) | $6,803 – $12,375 | 15 |
| 3BR | $12,995 | +$245 (+1.9%) | +$1,995 (+18.1%) | $11,500 – $14,000 | 5 |
| 4BR | $11,500 | −$500 (-4.2%) | −$3,250 (-22.0%) | $11,500 – $11,500 | 1 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in February 2026. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
Upper East Side vs. New York City — February 2026
| Bedrooms | Upper East Side Median | NYC Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,800 | $2,700 | +$1,100 (+40.7%) |
| 1BR | $5,500 | $2,900 | +$2,600 (+89.7%) |
| 2BR | $9,200 | $3,393 | +$5,808 (+171.2%) |
| 3BR | $12,995 | $3,739 | +$9,257 (+247.6%) |
| 4BR | $11,500 | $4,500 | +$7,000 (+155.6%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 166 New York City zip codes with listings in February 2026.