Monthly Rent Report
Upper East Side Rent Report — January 2026
Asking rents in ZIP 10075, New York City, from 13 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Upper East Side was $5,115 in January 2026, down 12.6% (−$735) from December 2025 and up 76.7% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $5,115 and $5,115. That puts Upper East Side $2,330 above the New York City citywide 1BR median of $2,785. The month's figures are based on 13 listings across 6 bedroom categories.
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. December 2025 | Vs. January 2025 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,800 | +$1,100 (+40.7%) | +$800 (+26.7%) | $3,198 – $3,963 | 3 |
| 1BR | $5,115 | −$735 (-12.6%) | +$2,220 (+76.7%) | $5,115 – $5,115 | 2 |
| 2BR | $3,850 | −$1,400 (-26.7%) | +$25 (+0.7%) | $3,850 – $3,850 | 1 |
| 3BR | $7,995 | −$200 (-2.4%) | −$5 (-0.1%) | $7,995 – $7,995 | 1 |
| 4BR | $18,325 | +$575 (+3.2%) | +$3,325 (+22.2%) | $16,138 – $18,800 | 4 |
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 | $3,800 | $2,625 | +$1,175 (+44.8%) |
| 1BR | $5,115 | $2,785 | +$2,330 (+83.7%) |
| 2BR | $3,850 | $3,250 | +$600 (+18.5%) |
| 3BR | $7,995 | $3,700 | +$4,295 (+116.1%) |
| 4BR | $18,325 | $4,111 | +$14,214 (+345.8%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 176 New York City zip codes with listings in January 2026.