Monthly Rent Report
Upper East Side Rent Report — December 2023
Asking rents in ZIP 10128, New York City, from 532 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Upper East Side was $3,720 in December 2023, down 22.5% (−$1,080) from November 2023 and up 33.1% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $3,330 and $3,880. That puts Upper East Side $1,320 above the New York City citywide 1BR median of $2,400. The month's figures are based on 532 listings across 15 bedroom categories.
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. November 2023 | Vs. December 2022 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,675 | +$276 (+11.5%) | +$375 (+16.3%) | $2,448 – $2,675 | 7 |
| Studio | $3,650 | +$1,251 (+52.1%) | +$1,350 (+58.7%) | $3,650 – $3,650 | 1 |
| Studio | $2,495 | +$96 (+4.0%) | +$195 (+8.5%) | $2,300 – $3,430 | 63 |
| 1BR | $3,720 | −$1,080 (-22.5%) | +$925 (+33.1%) | $3,330 – $3,880 | 7 |
| 1BR | $3,573 | −$1,227 (-25.6%) | +$778 (+27.8%) | $2,899 – $4,288 | 192 |
| 1BR | $2,300 | −$2,500 (-52.1%) | −$495 (-17.7%) | $2,250 – $2,900 | 3 |
| 2BR | $4,095 | +$395 (+10.7%) | −$935 (-18.6%) | $3,800 – $6,200 | 5 |
| 2BR | $5,500 | +$1,800 (+48.6%) | +$470 (+9.3%) | $4,683 – $5,850 | 7 |
| 2BR | $4,750 | +$1,050 (+28.4%) | −$280 (-5.6%) | $3,500 – $6,150 | 139 |
| 3BR | $9,997 | +$6,247 (+166.6%) | +$1,502 (+17.7%) | $5,463 – $14,000 | 72 |
| 3BR | $5,995 | +$2,245 (+59.9%) | −$2,500 (-29.4%) | $5,995 – $5,995 | 1 |
| 3BR | $5,000 | +$1,250 (+33.3%) | −$3,495 (-41.1%) | $4,334 – $5,800 | 16 |
| 4BR | $19,995 | +$7,495 (+60.0%) | +$5,745 (+40.3%) | $19,995 – $19,995 | 4 |
| 4BR | $10,350 | −$2,150 (-17.2%) | −$3,900 (-27.4%) | $6,592 – $14,800 | 14 |
| 4BR | $19,995 | +$7,495 (+60.0%) | +$5,745 (+40.3%) | $19,995 – $19,995 | 1 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in December 2023. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
Upper East Side vs. New York City — December 2023
| Bedrooms | Upper East Side Median | NYC Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,675 | $2,362 | +$313 (+13.3%) |
| Studio | $3,650 | $2,362 | +$1,288 (+54.6%) |
| Studio | $2,495 | $2,362 | +$133 (+5.6%) |
| 1BR | $3,720 | $2,400 | +$1,320 (+55.0%) |
| 1BR | $3,573 | $2,400 | +$1,173 (+48.9%) |
| 1BR | $2,300 | $2,400 | −$100 (-4.2%) |
| 2BR | $4,095 | $2,900 | +$1,195 (+41.2%) |
| 2BR | $5,500 | $2,900 | +$2,600 (+89.7%) |
| 2BR | $4,750 | $2,900 | +$1,850 (+63.8%) |
| 3BR | $9,997 | $3,500 | +$6,497 (+185.6%) |
| 3BR | $5,995 | $3,500 | +$2,495 (+71.3%) |
| 3BR | $5,000 | $3,500 | +$1,500 (+42.9%) |
| 4BR | $19,995 | $4,070 | +$15,925 (+391.3%) |
| 4BR | $10,350 | $4,070 | +$6,280 (+154.3%) |
| 4BR | $19,995 | $4,070 | +$15,925 (+391.3%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 174 New York City zip codes with listings in December 2023.