Monthly Rent Report
Upper East Side Rent Report — May 2025
Asking rents in ZIP 10075, New York City, from 36 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Upper East Side was $2,895 in May 2025, down 19.6% (−$705) from April 2025 and up 5.3% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $2,895 and $2,895. That puts Upper East Side $54 above the New York City citywide 1BR median of $2,841. The month's figures are based on 36 listings across 9 bedroom categories.
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. April 2025 | Vs. May 2024 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,000 | +$305 (+11.3%) | +$500 (+20.0%) | $3,000 – $3,000 | 1 |
| Studio | $4,000 | +$1,305 (+48.4%) | +$1,500 (+60.0%) | $3,425 – $4,231 | 3 |
| 1BR | $2,895 | −$705 (-19.6%) | +$145 (+5.3%) | $2,895 – $2,895 | 1 |
| 1BR | $3,750 | +$150 (+4.2%) | +$1,000 (+36.4%) | $2,850 – $5,145 | 14 |
| 2BR | $13,500 | +$9,675 (+252.9%) | +$10,000 (+285.7%) | $13,500 – $13,500 | 1 |
| 2BR | $12,745 | +$8,920 (+233.2%) | +$9,245 (+264.1%) | $10,804 – $13,375 | 10 |
| 3BR | $19,950 | +$9,488 (+90.7%) | +$14,300 (+253.1%) | $19,950 – $19,950 | 1 |
| 3BR | $18,875 | +$8,413 (+80.4%) | +$13,225 (+234.1%) | $18,253 – $19,275 | 4 |
| 4BR | $15,750 | −$1,250 (-7.4%) | +$3,755 (+31.3%) | $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.
Upper East Side vs. New York City — May 2025
| Bedrooms | Upper East Side Median | NYC Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,000 | $2,799 | +$201 (+7.2%) |
| Studio | $4,000 | $2,799 | +$1,201 (+42.9%) |
| 1BR | $2,895 | $2,841 | +$54 (+1.9%) |
| 1BR | $3,750 | $2,841 | +$909 (+32.0%) |
| 2BR | $13,500 | $3,263 | +$10,238 (+313.8%) |
| 2BR | $12,745 | $3,263 | +$9,483 (+290.7%) |
| 3BR | $19,950 | $3,777 | +$16,173 (+428.2%) |
| 3BR | $18,875 | $3,777 | +$15,098 (+399.7%) |
| 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.