Asking rents in ZIP 10075, New York City, from 24 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Upper East Side was $3,400 in February 2026, down 33.5% (−$1,715) from January 2026 and up 6.3% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $2,900 and $4,800. That puts Upper East Side $500 above the New York City citywide 1BR median of $2,900. The month's figures are based on 24 listings across 3 bedroom categories.
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. January 2026 | Vs. February 2025 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,700 | −$1,100 (-28.9%) | +$250 (+10.2%) | $2,538 – $2,856 | 10 |
| 1BR | $3,400 | −$1,715 (-33.5%) | +$200 (+6.3%) | $2,900 – $4,800 | 13 |
| 2BR | $4,200 | +$350 (+9.1%) | +$1,335 (+46.6%) | $4,200 – $4,200 | 1 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in February 2026. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
| Bedrooms | Upper East Side Median | NYC Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,700 | $2,700 | $0 (0.0%) |
| 1BR | $3,400 | $2,900 | +$500 (+17.2%) |
| 2BR | $4,200 | $3,393 | +$808 (+23.8%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 166 New York City zip codes with listings in February 2026.