Monthly Rent Report
Upper East Side Rent Report — August 2023
Asking rents in ZIP 10128, New York City, from 626 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Upper East Side was $4,130 in August 2023, down 7.8% (−$350) from July 2023 and up 14.7% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $4,055 and $4,205. That puts Upper East Side $1,780 above the New York City citywide 1BR median of $2,350. The month's figures are based on 626 listings across 17 bedroom categories.
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. July 2023 | Vs. August 2022 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,995 | +$605 (+17.8%) | +$1,545 (+63.1%) | $3,995 – $3,995 | 1 |
| Studio | $2,650 | −$740 (-21.8%) | +$200 (+8.2%) | $2,400 – $3,301 | 58 |
| Studio | $2,400 | −$990 (-29.2%) | −$50 (-2.1%) | $2,249 – $2,913 | 8 |
| 1BR | $4,130 | −$350 (-7.8%) | +$530 (+14.7%) | $4,055 – $4,205 | 2 |
| 1BR | $3,995 | −$485 (-10.8%) | +$395 (+11.0%) | $2,888 – $4,895 | 200 |
| 1BR | $2,898 | −$1,582 (-35.3%) | −$702 (-19.5%) | $2,575 – $3,000 | 20 |
| 2BR | $3,573 | −$1,947 (-35.3%) | −$2,292 (-39.1%) | $3,234 – $4,070 | 10 |
| 2BR | $3,980 | −$1,540 (-27.9%) | −$1,885 (-32.1%) | $3,980 – $3,980 | 1 |
| 2BR | $4,205 | −$1,315 (-23.8%) | −$1,660 (-28.3%) | $3,500 – $6,950 | 159 |
| 3BR | $8,125 | +$3,125 (+62.5%) | +$675 (+9.1%) | $5,200 – $13,000 | 121 |
| 3BR | $3,495 | −$1,505 (-30.1%) | −$3,955 (-53.1%) | $3,495 – $3,495 | 1 |
| 3BR | $12,000 | +$7,000 (+140.0%) | +$4,550 (+61.1%) | $12,000 – $15,999 | 13 |
| 4BR | $7,000 | +$525 (+8.1%) | −$650 (-8.5%) | $7,000 – $7,000 | 1 |
| 4BR | $7,000 | +$525 (+8.1%) | −$650 (-8.5%) | $7,000 – $11,750 | 3 |
| 4BR | $10,500 | +$4,025 (+62.2%) | +$2,850 (+37.3%) | $6,800 – $16,500 | 24 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in August 2023. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
Upper East Side vs. New York City — August 2023
| Bedrooms | Upper East Side Median | NYC Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,995 | $2,490 | +$1,505 (+60.4%) |
| Studio | $2,650 | $2,490 | +$160 (+6.4%) |
| Studio | $2,400 | $2,490 | −$90 (-3.6%) |
| 1BR | $4,130 | $2,350 | +$1,780 (+75.7%) |
| 1BR | $3,995 | $2,350 | +$1,645 (+70.0%) |
| 1BR | $2,898 | $2,350 | +$548 (+23.3%) |
| 2BR | $3,573 | $2,859 | +$714 (+25.0%) |
| 2BR | $3,980 | $2,859 | +$1,121 (+39.2%) |
| 2BR | $4,205 | $2,859 | +$1,346 (+47.1%) |
| 3BR | $8,125 | $3,413 | +$4,713 (+138.1%) |
| 3BR | $3,495 | $3,413 | +$83 (+2.4%) |
| 3BR | $12,000 | $3,413 | +$8,588 (+251.6%) |
| 4BR | $7,000 | $4,200 | +$2,800 (+66.7%) |
| 4BR | $7,000 | $4,200 | +$2,800 (+66.7%) |
| 4BR | $10,500 | $4,200 | +$6,300 (+150.0%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 175 New York City zip codes with listings in August 2023.