Monthly Rent Report
Upper East Side Rent Report — December 2025
Asking rents in ZIP 10075, New York City, from 70 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Upper East Side was $5,850 in December 2025, up 64.8% (+$2,300) from November 2025 and up 101.7% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $5,850 and $5,850. That puts Upper East Side $3,458 above the New York City citywide 1BR median of $2,393. The month's figures are based on 70 listings across 5 bedroom categories.
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. November 2025 | Vs. December 2024 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,700 | +$200 (+8.0%) | +$325 (+13.7%) | $2,393 – $3,199 | 30 |
| 1BR | $5,850 | +$2,300 (+64.8%) | +$2,950 (+101.7%) | $5,850 – $5,850 | 1 |
| 2BR | $5,250 | +$1,050 (+25.0%) | +$1,555 (+42.1%) | $3,800 – $7,100 | 21 |
| 3BR | $8,195 | −$1,754 (-17.6%) | −$6,805 (-45.4%) | $7,999 – $16,694 | 14 |
| 4BR | $17,750 | +$750 (+4.4%) | +$800 (+4.7%) | $15,500 – $18,750 | 4 |
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 | $2,700 | $2,567 | +$133 (+5.2%) |
| 1BR | $5,850 | $2,393 | +$3,458 (+144.5%) |
| 2BR | $5,250 | $3,100 | +$2,150 (+69.4%) |
| 3BR | $8,195 | $3,600 | +$4,595 (+127.6%) |
| 4BR | $17,750 | $4,550 | +$13,200 (+290.1%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 174 New York City zip codes with listings in December 2025.